Numbers are equivalent if they have exactly the same value.

Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents

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

Which fraction and decimal equivalent could label point a on the number line?

What is each jump worth on this number line as a decimal?

How much liquid is in the jug as a fraction and decimal of a litre?

What mass is the arrow pointing to on this scale?

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

Match the fraction with the equivalent or approximately equivalent decimal.

Which of these expressions have a value of 0?

Which of these expressions have a value of 1?

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents

Lesson outcome