Represent unit fractions in different ways
I can represent unit fractions in different ways.
Represent unit fractions in different ways
I can represent unit fractions in different ways.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- You can represent fractions with a picture.
- You can represent fractions with symbols.
- You can represent fractions with names.
Keywords
Half - A half is one equal part of a whole that has been divided into 2 equal parts.
Third - A third is one equal part of a whole that has been divided into 3 equal parts.
Quarter - A quarter is one equal part of a whole that has been divided into 4 equal parts.
Fifth - A fifth is one equal part of a whole that has been divided into 5 equal parts.
Common misconception
It is very common for children to generalise the linguistic pattern of adding the suffix of 'th' to create fraction names even though there are special cases mentioned in the slides.
Make good use of your learning wall here and display the names prominently paired with their fractional notation. Inject some fun by making a game of it: say incorrect fraction names during your own explanations and get the children to correct you.
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$$ \frac{1}{2} $$ -
one-half
$$ \frac{1}{3} $$ -
one-third
$$ \frac{1}{5} $$ -
one-fifth
$$ \frac{1}{12} $$ -
one-twelfth