Learning topic
Fractions
Stretch learners with reasoning, puzzles and multi-step contexts.
Guides in this topic
- Adding fractions with related denominators 1 guide Use equivalent fractions for denominators such as halves and quarters.
- Adding fractions with the same denominator 1 guide Add equal-sized parts and keep the denominator the same.
- Bar models for fractions 1 guide Use bars to represent fraction word problems.
- Benchmark fractions 1 guide Use 0, 1/2 and 1 as anchors for comparing.
- Chocolate bar fractions 1 guide Use arrays and rows to show fractions of a whole.
- Comparing fractions with different denominators 1 guide Use models, benchmarks and common denominators.
- Comparing fractions with the same denominator 1 guide Use the numerator to compare equal-sized parts.
- Comparing fractions with the same numerator 1 guide Use the denominator to compare part size.
- Converting mixed numbers and improper fractions 1 guide Use pictures and multiplication to move between forms.
- Dividing fractions by whole numbers 1 guide Share a fraction into equal smaller parts.
- Equal parts matter 1 guide Show why unequal pieces are not fair fractions.
- Equivalent fractions 1 guide Use strips, bars and number lines to show equal values.
- Fifths and tenths 1 guide Connect fractions to fingers, ten frames, decimals and percentages.
- Fraction challenge problems 1 guide Stretch learners with reasoning, puzzles and multi-step contexts.
- Fraction misconceptions 1 guide Fix common errors such as adding denominators or ignoring equal parts.
- Fractions and decimals 1 guide Connect tenths, hundredths and common equivalents.
- Fractions and division 1 guide Show how 3 รท 4 can be written as 3/4.
- Fractions and percentages 1 guide Connect 1/2, 1/4, 3/4 and tenths to percentage ideas.
- Fractions and times tables 1 guide Use multiplication facts to simplify and find equivalent fractions.
- Fractions of amounts 1 guide Calculate parts of numbers with times table facts.
- Fractions of sets 1 guide Find fractions of groups of objects using sharing and division.
- Fractions of shapes 1 guide Shade equal parts of rectangles, circles and other shapes.
- Fractions on a number line 1 guide Place fractions as numbers between whole numbers.
- Fractions vocabulary 1 guide Explain numerator, denominator, whole, part, equivalent, simplify and mixed number.
- Halves for children 1 guide Use sharing, folding and cutting to understand one half.
- Improper fractions 1 guide Explain fractions greater than one using mixed models.
- Mixed numbers 1 guide Connect whole numbers and fractions in quantities such as 2 1/4.
- Multiplying fractions by whole numbers 1 guide Use repeated addition and groups of fractions.
- Non-unit fractions 1 guide Build fractions such as 3/4 from repeated unit fractions.
- Numerator and denominator 1 guide Explain the two parts of a fraction in child-friendly language.
- Ordering fractions 1 guide Place fractions in order using benchmarks, equivalence and number lines.
- Pizza fractions done properly 1 guide Use pizza examples while emphasising equal slice size.
- Quarters for children 1 guide Split shapes, sets and measures into four equal parts.
- Recipe fractions 1 guide Double, halve and compare recipe quantities.
- Simplifying fractions 1 guide Use common factors to write fractions in simpler form.
- Subtracting fractions with related denominators 1 guide Convert to common parts before subtracting.
- Subtracting fractions with the same denominator 1 guide Take away equal-sized parts from a fraction.
- Thirds for children 1 guide Show why thirds need three equal parts, not just three pieces.
- Unit fractions 1 guide Understand fractions with numerator 1, such as 1/2, 1/3 and 1/10.
- What is a fraction 1 guide Explain fractions as equal parts of a whole, set or measure.
- Why 1 can be written as many fractions 1 guide Explore whole numbers as fractions such as 1/1, 2/2, 3/3 and more.
- Why 1/2 equals 2/4 1 guide Show equivalence through folding, strips and number lines.
- Why bigger denominators mean smaller pieces 1 guide Use equal wholes to compare denominators visually.
