There are many ways of representing numbers and it is the ways they convey the same concept that is the focus.

There are vertical patterns and horizontal patterns in the hundreds chart that help students with the power of place value.

One effective strategy for adding and subtracting is to partition one of the numbers so that it can be bridged to the decade.

Scaled number lines are powerful ways of representing patterns and relationships.

Recognising, comparing and ordering numbers are important, especially when there are zeros

The focus is on partitioning units into tenths, tenths into hundredths and so on.

A key aspect of decimal place value is that comparing and ordering numbers is different from whole numbers

Especially when using electronic devices, the result has many decimal places and converting those to meaningful numbers is important.

Number sequences involving decimals help students see patterns and relationships.

There are many ways of representing decimal numbers and it is the ways they convey the same concept that is the focus