A non-unit fraction has a numerator greater than 1

Explain that non-unit fractions are made of more than one unit fraction

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole. In the future unit pupils will use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction. They will compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator. They will add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.

In the prior unit pupils quantified the number of items in each part and connected to the unit fraction operator. They calculated the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity. In this unit pupils will explain that non-unit fractions are composed of more than one unit fraction using knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole.

Non-unit fractions

What fraction of the frogs are on the log? 

What fraction of the pandas are wearing hats? 

How many parts has the shape been divided into?

Sofia shades half of this shape. How many parts would she need to shade? 

What fraction of the frogs are on the log?

What fraction of the pandas are wearing hats?

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Explain that non-unit fractions are made of more than one unit fraction

Lesson outcome