Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts

Maths

In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals. In the future unit pupils will explain how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems. 

In the prior unit pupils will find unit and non-unit fractions of whole numbers and explore parts and wholes. In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.

Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals

Match the fraction with the equivalent decimal.

Order the fractions and decimals from the smallest to the largest.

Which two fractions could label point a on the number line?

What fraction of £1.00 are the 10 p coins worth and what is their value as a decimal?

What decimal fraction of the 100 square is shaded?

When 100 is divided into 4 equal parts, each part is worth {{ }}

When 100 is divided into 10 equal parts, each part is worth {{ }}

When 100 is divided into 5 equal parts, each part is worth {{ }}

What fraction of the 100 square is shaded here?

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