The identity property of multiplication and division
I can use the fact that 1 can be written in the form n/n and vice versa.
The identity property of multiplication and division
I can use the fact that 1 can be written in the form n/n and vice versa.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Anything multiplied by one is itself.
- Anything divided by one is itself.
- One can be written in infinitely many ways using fractions because anything divided by itself is one.
- When a fraction is multiplied by 1 it remains the same but may look different.
- When a fraction is divided by 1 it remains the same but may look different.
Keywords
Equivalent fractions - Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value
Common misconception
As the denominator is larger the value of the fraction is larger.
An analogy of sharing pizza helps students understand. Would pupils get a bigger slice of pizza if it was shared between more people?
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: The identity property of multiplication and division, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: The identity property of multiplication and division, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions





Label a points to -
$$1\over 5$$
Label b points to -
$$6\over 5$$
Label c points to -
$$1 \frac{2}{5}$$
Label d points to -
$$2$$
Exit quiz
6 Questions

$$1 \over 5$$ -
$$3 \over 15$$
$$2 \over 7$$ -
$$6 \over 21$$
$$4 \over 11$$ -
$$20 \over 55$$
$$3 \over 8$$ -
$$12 \over 32$$
$$5 \over 6$$ -
$$20 \over 24$$