To describe unit and non-unit fractions
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will use our knowledge and understanding of unit fractions to explore the idea of non-unit fractions. We will use images and visual resources to help us with this.
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3 Questions
Q1.
When I find one fifth of a number, I have 5. What number is my whole?
20
30
Q2.
Mohammed has one quarter of £20. Sarah has one half of £12. Who has more?
Mohammed
Q3.
I start with my whole number. When I find one third I have 4. When I find one quarter I have 3. What number have I started with?
16
20
3 Questions
Q1.
What fraction would two light green bars represent?
One half
One third
Q2.
What fraction does three red bars represent?
One quarter
Three thirds
Q3.
Look at the light green bar. What non-unit fraction is this?
One quarter
One third