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Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole
I can use my knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole.
- Year 3
Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole
I can use my knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When the numerator and denominator have the same value, the fraction is equal to one whole.
- If the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is less than one whole.
- Fractions that have numerators and denominators with the same values are also equal to each other.
Keywords
Denominator - A denominator is the bottom number written in a fraction.
Numerator - A numerator is the top number written in a fraction.
Whole - All of something. All of a group or number.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that fractions with a higher value numerator are larger in size.
Show pupils images where fractions with the same numerators and denominators are equal in size (e.g. nine-ninths is equal to three-thirds).
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of unit fractions to find one whole, 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.Jacob works out the fraction of this shape that is shaded. What would the denominator be?

Q2.Jacob works out the fraction of this shape this is shaded. What would the numerator be?

Q3.What fraction of this shape is shaded?

Q4.What fraction of the pizza has been eaten?

Q5.What fraction of pandas are wearing hats?

Q6.What fraction of pandas wearing hats are sat on boxes?

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Six-sixths is equal to…

Q2.Which symbol would make this correct?

Q3.What is the missing numerator?

Q4.What is the missing denominator?

Q5.Which denominators could make this correct?

Q6.Which numerator could make this correct?
