Problem solving with fractions and decimals
I can use my knowledge of fractions and decimals to solve problems.
Problem solving with fractions and decimals
I can use my knowledge of fractions and decimals to solve problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fractions can be used to solve problems in context.
- Converting to decimals may be useful to solve problems in context.
- It may be necessary to order a set of fractions and decimals to solve problems in context.
- Fractions and decimals can be useful in solving in many real world problems.
Common misconception
Assuming that there are 100 minutes in an hour and converting 3.25 hours to 3 hours 25 minutes.
Start with half an hour, pupils should be happy that half an hour is 30 mins, show it written as a decimal to highlight it's not 3.3 hours
Keywords
Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Proportion - Proportion is a part to whole (sometimes part to part) comparison.
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