Calculate the value of a part (fractions as operators)
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Why this why now
This unit draws together understanding of unit fractions and division understanding and known facts. Pupils begin to see fractions as operators and link fractions to division to calculate the value of a part of a set that relates to a unit fraction. This draws on understanding division as sharing (partitive division) where the number of parts is known and we calculate the value of each part.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise fractions of shapes and sets
- Understand the numerator and denominator roles
- Link unit fractions to equal sharing and grouping
Threads
Why this why now
This unit draws together understanding of unit fractions and division understanding and known facts. Pupils begin to see fractions as operators and link fractions to division to calculate the value of a part of a set that relates to a unit fraction. This draws on understanding division as sharing (partitive division) where the number of parts is known and we calculate the value of each part.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise fractions of shapes and sets
- Understand the numerator and denominator roles
- Link unit fractions to equal sharing and grouping
Calculate the value of a part (fractions as operators)
In this unit pupils will quantify the number of items in each part and connect to the unit fraction operator. They will calculate the value of a part by connecting knowledge of division and division facts with finding a fraction of a quantity.
5 lessons in unit
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