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Represent and multiply an improper fraction by a whole number.
I can represent multiplication of an improper fraction using multiplication and repeated addition.
- Year 5
Represent and multiply an improper fraction by a whole number.
I can represent multiplication of an improper fraction using multiplication and repeated addition.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiplication can be represented as repeated addition
- Multiplication can be represented as scaling
- Use the language of unitising '__ groups of __ is equal to __'
Keywords
Repeated addition - Repeated addition is the process of adding the same equal group to itself multiple times.
Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Represent - To represent something is to show it in a different way.
Common misconception
Pupil may multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the integer therefore finding an equivalent fraction.
Encourage pupils to represent the maths using unitised counters as this will support them to recognise the multiplicand and the multiplier.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the expressions that could represent this expression: 4 + 4 + 4
Q2.Tick the expressions that could represent this image.

Q3.Tick the improper fractions.
Q4.Tick the expressions that could represent this expression.

Q5.Write in the missing numerator.

Q6.Write in the missing numerator.

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the image represent?

Q2.Tick the counters that represents this image.




Q3.Tick the counters that represents this expression. $$ \frac{7}{3} $$ + $$ \frac{7}{3} $$


Q4.Tick the images that represent this expression. $$ \frac{8}{5} $$ × 3



Q5.Write in the missing numerator.

Q6.Tick the correct product.
