Use representations to describe and compare two fractions in a continuous context
I can use representations to describe and compare fractions in a continuous context.
Use representations to describe and compare two fractions in a continuous context
I can use representations to describe and compare fractions in a continuous context.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Number lines and scales represent fractions in a continuous context.
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts and the line shows __ of them.
Keywords
Continuous - Continuous means that every position on the line or scale has a value.
Equal - Equal means that something has exactly the same amount or value.
Common misconception
Children need to understand that fractions can also be fractions of 1 and have an exact position on a number line. There may be confusion over labelling an exact point rather than a part of the line.
Use the language of labelling a point on the line and avoid talking about 'half of the line' which is the language of parts of a whole. This helps children to see that fractions are numbers in their own right with a unique position on a number line.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
The numerator -
tells you how many parts are chosen or shaded.
The denominator -
tells you how many equal parts the whole as been divided into.
$${2}\over{4}$$ -
is equal to $${1}\over{2}$$
$${5}\over{6}$$ -
is greater than $${1}\over{2}$$
$${2}\over{5}$$ -
is less than $${1}\over{2}$$
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a -
$${1}\over{4}$$
a -
$${3}\over{12}$$
b -
$${3}\over{4}$$
b -
$${9}\over{12}$$
c -
$${1}\over{3}$$
c -
$${3}\over{9}$$