Multiplication and division of fractions
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Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to multiplying pairs of unit and then non-unit fractions, using representations to explain the scale of the answer in relation to the fractions being multiplied. They will also use representations and their knowledge of division to divide a fraction by a whole number. They will take this understanding and apply it in the context of percentages, seeing the link between fractions and percentages.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Understand fractions as parts of a whole
- Multiply a fraction by a whole number
- Interpret division of a whole number by a unit fraction
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Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to multiplying pairs of unit and then non-unit fractions, using representations to explain the scale of the answer in relation to the fractions being multiplied. They will also use representations and their knowledge of division to divide a fraction by a whole number. They will take this understanding and apply it in the context of percentages, seeing the link between fractions and percentages.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Understand fractions as parts of a whole
- Multiply a fraction by a whole number
- Interpret division of a whole number by a unit fraction
Multiplication and division of fractions
In this unit pupils will learn how to multiply 2 unit fractions and 2 non-unit fractions. They will learn how to divide a unit fraction and a non-unit fraction by a whole number.
5 lessons in unit
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