Convert a number of quarters from an improper fraction to a mixed number
I can convert a quantity from an improper fraction to a mixed number using quarters.
Convert a number of quarters from an improper fraction to a mixed number
I can convert a quantity from an improper fraction to a mixed number using quarters.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An improper fraction is a fraction where the value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator.
- An improper fraction is greater than 1
- Four quarters are equal to one whole or 1
- If there are quarters left, they form the fraction part of the mixed number.
Keywords
Mixed number - A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction combined.
Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number).
Common misconception
Children may not fully convert and may leave the fractional part of the mixed number as an improper fraction e.g. 13/4 = 2 and 5/4
Support via questioning: How many quarters make one whole? How many full groups of four quarters can you make? Emphasise the fractional part needs to have a numerator smaller than the denominator and take time to discuss why.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
4 ÷ 4 = -
1
12 ÷ 4 = -
3
20 ÷ 4 = -
5
40 ÷ 4 = -
10
48 ÷ 4 = -
12
Exit quiz
6 Questions
$$ {12} \over {4}$$ -
3
$$ {20} \over {4}$$ -
5
$$ {32} \over {4}$$ -
8
$$ {40} \over {4}$$ -
10
$$ {44} \over {4}$$ -
11


$$ {13} \over {4}$$ -
$$3{{1} \over {4}}$$
$$ {21} \over {4}$$ -
$$5{{1} \over {4}}$$
$$ {35} \over {4}$$ -
$$8{{3} \over {4}}$$
$$ {42} \over {4}$$ -
$$10{{2} \over {4}}$$
$$ {47} \over {4}$$ -
$$11{{3} \over {4}}$$