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- Year 5
Find a unit fraction of a quantity using representations
I can use representations to find a unit fraction of a quantity.
- Year 5
Find a unit fraction of a quantity using representations
I can use representations to find a unit fraction of a quantity.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts and there are __ in each part.
- Use representations of sets of objects to divide them into equal parts.
- Count how many objects are in each equal part.
Keywords
Representation - A representation is a way of showing an idea or concept. One concept can be be shown by multiple representations.
Common misconception
Pupils confuse the fraction part of each whole with the value of the number of items in each part.
Progressively build from looking at the size of each part in relation to the whole using bar models to start with. After pupils are secure with this, introduce the quantities and be clear to distinguish between the value and size of each part.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Find a unit fraction of a quantity using representations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Find a unit fraction of a quantity using representations, 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.What is the value of each part?

Q2.Which image shows $$ \frac{1}{6} $$ shaded?




Q3.12 = 4 ×
Q4.12 ÷ 2 =
Q5.20 ÷ = 5
Q6.Tick the equations this bar model represents.

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the value of each part?

Q2.Look at the image and complete. Each part is one-__________ of the whole.

Q3.Look at the image. Each part is one-__________ of the whole.

Q4.One-__________ of the whole is shaded yellow.

Q5.One-quarter of 20 is equal to ___
