Composition of fractions greater than one

Composition of fractions greater than one

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Why this why now

This unit introduces pupils to fractions greater than one. They will explain how mixed numbers are composed and rehearse composing and decomposing them into the whole number and fraction parts. Pupils will solve problems and label a range of number lines. This will prepare pupils for comparing and ordering mixed numbers.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise unit and non-unit fractions
  • Understand how to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
  • Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers

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Why this why now

This unit introduces pupils to fractions greater than one. They will explain how mixed numbers are composed and rehearse composing and decomposing them into the whole number and fraction parts. Pupils will solve problems and label a range of number lines. This will prepare pupils for comparing and ordering mixed numbers.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise unit and non-unit fractions
  • Understand how to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
  • Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers