When we divide, we split an object, number or quantity into equal parts. Each equal part will have the same value as the others in the whole.

When we divide, we split an object, number or quantity into equal parts.

Identify and describe patterns in the number system

Maths

Use representations to describe and compare two fractions

Use representations to describe and compare fractions

Use representations to describe and compare two fractions in a continuous context

Use the language of equivalent fractions correctly

Explain the relationship between numerators and denominators in equivalent fractions

Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems

Explain the relationship between numerators and denominators across equivalent fractions

Explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions

Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator to simplify fractions

Use understanding of equivalent fractions to solve problems

Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts

Use knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions and decimals

Recall common fraction-decimal equivalents

Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents

In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals. In the future unit pupils will explain how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems. 

In the prior unit pupils will find unit and non-unit fractions of whole numbers and explore parts and wholes. In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.

In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.

Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals

What is 1,000 divided into four equal parts?

What is 100 divided into five equal parts?

10 divided into four equal parts gives four parts of {{ }} each.

100 divided into two equal parts is the same as saying ___

Which equation would you use to calculate 1,000 divided into five equal parts?

Match the statements to the equations they represent.

Fill in the missing number in this sequence.

In this sequence, you are counting in steps of ___

Starter Quiz

Fill in the missing number in this sequence.