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Use representations to describe and compare two fractions
I can use representations to describe and compare two fractions.
- Year 5
Use representations to describe and compare two fractions
I can use representations to describe and compare two fractions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When you compare two fractions, the whole must be the same.
- Use representations of sets of objects to divide them into equal parts.
- Count how many objects are in the number of parts needed.
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts and you have __ of them.
Keywords
Divided - When something is divided, it is split into equal parts or groups.
Equal parts - Equal parts can be combine to make a whole.
Common misconception
Children may think that fractions that look different cannot represent the same part of a whole. They may also still think that a bigger denominator means a bigger fraction.
Give plenty of opportunity to use manipulatives and representations to show sets and groups of objects divided in different ways so that they see practically that the same part of a whole can be described and represented by different fractions.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Use representations to describe and compare two fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Use representations to describe and compare two fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which arrow shows $${1}\over{4}$$ on this number line?
Q2.Which fraction best labels where the arrow points on this number line?
Q3.Which of these fractions could go between the two marked on the number line?
Q4.$${1}\over{4}$$ of 12 is equal to
Q5.$${1}\over{3}$$ of 12 is equal to
Q6.Match the letters on the number line with the fractions that would sit in that position.
a -Â
$${1}\over{4}$$
b -Â
$${1}\over{3}$$
c -Â
$${1}\over{2}$$
d -Â
$${3}\over{4}$$
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image shows that $${1}\over{2}$$ = $${4}\over{8}$$
Q2.Which fractions are represented by this image?
Q3.How would you describe the position of $${2}\over{12}$$ on this number line?
Q4.Which letter best represents the position of $${8}\over{12}$$ on this number line?
Q5.Which images show that $${1}\over{4}$$ of the counters are black?
Q6.Which of these fractions could go at point a on the number line?
