The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero.

Ordering positive and negative fractions and decimals

Maths

Checking and securing understanding of fractions

The identity property of multiplication and division

Checking and securing converting improper fractions to mixed numbers

Checking and securing converting mixed numbers to improper fractions

Converting fractions to terminating decimals

Converting fractions to recurring decimals

Converting terminating decimals to fractions

Simplifying fractions

Converting fractions with technology

Limitations of technology in calculations

Ordering negative integers

Ordering decimals

Ordering fractions by converting

Ordering fractions by way of a common denominator

Ordering fractions in different ways

Between numbers

Problem solving with fractions and decimals

In this unit, pupils have explored the structure of fractions and their relationship with decimals and integers. This is built on in the future unit where pupils deepen their understanding of the arithmetic procedures involving fractions and integers.

In this unit, pupils will be asked to compare and order both fractions and decimals and will assess when conversion is required. Fluency in working with decimals and integers is an important skill which is developed in the prior unit.

This unit develops understanding and manipulation of fractions, including conversion between fractions to terminating and recurring decimals. Pupils then learn strategies to order fractions of increasing complexity.

Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals (positive and negative)

The {{ }} value of a number is its distance from zero.

Order the values from smallest to largest.

Order these fractions from smallest to largest.

Order these values from smallest to largest.

True or false? An improper fraction has a numerator which is greater than its denominator.

$$\frac{101}{120}$$ and $$\frac{103}{240}$$

In which of the following would it be easier to compare the denominators?

The smaller the denominator, the {{ }} the parts.

$$\frac{5}{1917}\ \square \ \frac{5}{1916} $$

$$\frac{17}{6}\ \square \ \frac{17}{9} $$

$$\frac{987}{988}\ \square \ \frac{987}{998} $$

$$\frac{11}{22}\ \square \ \frac{11}{20} $$

Which statements need the symbol < inserted to make them true?

Write the following in order from smallest to largest.

Ordering positive and negative fractions and decimals

Lesson outcome