When we divide, we split an object, number or quantity into equal parts. Each equal part will have the same value as the others in the whole.

When we divide, we split an object, number or quantity into equal parts.

Identify and describe patterns in the number system

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

What is 1,000 divided into four equal parts?

What is 100 divided into five equal parts?

10 divided into four equal parts gives four parts of {{ }} each.

100 divided into two equal parts is the same as saying ___

Which equation would you use to calculate 1,000 divided into five equal parts?

Match the statements to the equations they represent.

Fill in the missing number in this sequence.

In this sequence, you are counting in steps of ___

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Identify and describe patterns in the number system

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.