Using redistribution with addition of decimal fractions
I can use redistribution with addition of decimal fractions.
Using redistribution with addition of decimal fractions
I can use redistribution with addition of decimal fractions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If one part is increased and the other is decreased by the same amount, the whole stays the same.
- If one part is decreased and the other is increased by the same amount, the whole stays the same.
- Redistributing between parts with the whole staying the same is sometimes known as the 'same sum' rule.
Keywords
Redistribution - Redistribution is where part of one addend is moved to another addend. It is sometimes known as the same sum rule.
Decimal fraction - A decimal fraction is a fraction written as a decimal. A decimal point separates whole numbers from decimal fractions.
Whole - The whole is all the parts or everything, the total amount.
Part - A part is some of the whole.
Common misconception
Children may struggle to not immediately rush to making use of a written method such as columns addition.
Encourage the children to be resilient and remind them that practice makes perfect.
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