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Solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions
I can solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
- Year 4
Solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions
I can solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mixed numbers can be converted into improper fractions and vice versa.
- Times table knowledge can help to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
- To solve problems comparing amounts with different types of fractions, convert to the same type of fraction.
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 is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Common misconception
Children may make mistakes when using the generalisations if they are unaware of the structure behind them.
Check your answers using the corresponding stem sentences or by representing the number. Ensure that, when you compare amounts that are presented as different fraction types, you convert to the same fraction type.
To help you plan your year 4 maths lesson on: Solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 maths lesson on: Solve problems involving converting between mixed numbers and improper 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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which symbol would make this inequality correct?

Q2.Starting with the smallest, put these fractions in order.
Q3.If we want to express $$ {21} \over {3}$$ as a mixed number, the unit we need to think about is .
Q4.Match the calculation to its result.
4 × 10 + 1 = -
41
6 × 7 + 3 = -
45
20 ÷ 5 = -
4
3 × 5 + 4 = -
19
45 ÷ 5 = -
9
Q5.Express $$ {9} \over {7}$$ as a mixed number.
Q6.Express $$3{{1} \over {10}}$$ as an improper fraction.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Convert this improper fraction into a mixed number.

Q2.Convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction. $$ 3 {{1} \over {5}} $$
Q3.Compare these fractions using < > or =

Q4.True or false?
