Use knowledge of the relationship between parts and wholes to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the relationship between parts and wholes to solve problems.
Use knowledge of the relationship between parts and wholes to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the relationship between parts and wholes to solve problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If two parts are the same size, but a different fraction of the whole, the whole with the most parts will be greater.
- If two parts are different, but are the same fraction of the whole, the whole with the larger part will be greater.
- If the size of the part and the fraction of the whole are different, we need to calculate to determine which is greater.
Keywords
Times as much - Times as much is a phrase that is used to compare and describe objects.
Common misconception
Children may confuse the different methods used to compare fractions of amounts and their wholes.
Guide through questioning. What is the same/different? Can you represent this visually? What is the size/value of the parts? What fraction of the whole is each part?
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To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of the relationship between parts and wholes to solve problems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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