Deepening understanding of multiplication with fractions
I can generalise and fluently use strategies to multiply with mixed numbers.
Deepening understanding of multiplication with fractions
I can generalise and fluently use strategies to multiply with mixed numbers.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mixed numbers can be converted into improper fractions.
- It is not necessary to convert both fractions.
- Each fraction should be considered to decide the most efficient way to convert.
Keywords
Product - A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together.
Proper fraction - A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.
Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Mixed number - A mixed number is an improper fraction written as its integer part plus the fractional part where the fractional part is a proper fraction.
Common misconception
Only finding the product of the integers and fractional parts when multiplying mixed numbers.
Link back to the area model, there will be 2 parts which they have not found the area of.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Deepening understanding of multiplication with fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Deepening understanding of multiplication with fractions, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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