Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents
I can solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents
Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents
I can solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 0.1 is equal to 1/10
- 0.2 is equal to 1/5
- 0.25 is equal to 1/4
- 0.5 is equal to 1/2
- 0.5 is equal to 1/2
Keywords
Equivalent - Numbers are equivalent if they have exactly the same value.
Common misconception
Pupils may not appreciate that equivalent fractions and equivalent fractions and decimals have exactly the same value and can be substituted which may be beneficial when solving problems.
Model the thinking when there is a mixture of fractions and decimal representations in a problem and identify the decision as to whether to convert all to decimals or all to fractions as a step in the the problem solving process.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
$${6} \over {100}$$ -
0.06
$${2} \over {3}$$ -
0.6667
$${3} \over {5}$$ -
0.6
$${3} \over {10}$$ -
0.3



Exit quiz
6 Questions




