Compare and order mixed numbers and position on a number line
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Why this why now
This unit deepens understanding of fractions and mixed numbers. Pupils compare mixed numbers when the fractional parts are different and when the denominators of the fractional parts are different. This prepares pupils for calculating with mixed numbers in future lessons.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise and order proper and improper fractions
- Understand how to place numbers on a number line
- Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers
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Why this why now
This unit deepens understanding of fractions and mixed numbers. Pupils compare mixed numbers when the fractional parts are different and when the denominators of the fractional parts are different. This prepares pupils for calculating with mixed numbers in future lessons.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise and order proper and improper fractions
- Understand how to place numbers on a number line
- Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers
Compare and order mixed numbers and position on a number line
In this unit pupils will estimate the position of numbers on a number line using fraction sense. They will compare and order mixed numbers using fraction sense when the whole number and the numerator of the fractional part is the same.
5 lessons in unit
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