Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts
I can divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts.
Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts
I can divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A point on a number line or scale between 0 and 1 can be represented by equivalent fractions or decimals.
- Tenths and hundredths can be represented as fractions and decimals.
- Fractions and decimals at the same point on a line or scale are equivalent.
Keywords
Equal parts - When we divide, we split an object, number or quantity into equal parts.
Divide - Each equal part has the same value as the others in the whole.
Equivalent - Numbers are equivalent if they have exactly the same value.
Common misconception
Thinking that the fraction and decimal use the same digits so that one fifth is 1.5 as a decimal. Some may not see that equivalent fractions and decimals represent the same value.
Use representations that allow pupils to see fractions as parts of 10 and 100 to secure the understanding of their equivalent decimal values. Revisit equivalent fractions to model how to convert fractions to their decimal equivalents and vice versa.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 maths lessons from the Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals unit, dive into the full secondary maths curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
$${1} \over {2}$$ -
0.5
$${1} \over {4}$$ -
0.25
$${1} \over {5}$$ -
0.2
$${1} \over {10}$$ -
0.1
