Multiply a proper fraction by a whole number where the product is within a whole
I can multiply a proper fraction by a whole number where the product is within a whole.
Multiply a proper fraction by a whole number where the product is within a whole
I can multiply a proper fraction by a whole number where the product is within a whole.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If 4 groups of 2 are equal to 8 then 4 groups of 2 ninths are equal to 8 ninths
- __ groups of __ is equal to __
- The numerator of the fraction is multiplied by the whole number and the denominator remains the same
Keywords
Represent - To represent something is to show it in a different way.
Numerator - A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many parts a whole has been divided into.
Denominator - A numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.
Unitise - Unitising means treating groups that contain or represent the same number of things as units or ones.
Common misconception
Pupils multiply both the numerator and denominator by the whole number.
Ensure pupils are given time to explore how equations are represented using multiple representations and avoiding 'finding the answer' initially. Encourage children to reason how each equation is linked to the representations.
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