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- Year 3
Use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the whole
I can use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the whole.
- Year 3
Use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the whole
I can use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the whole.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The whole has been divided (division bar).
- The whole has been divided into __ equal parts (denominator).
- One of the parts has been shaded (numerator).
Keywords
Fraction - A fraction shows us how many equal parts in a whole.
Division bar - The division bar is the horizontal line separating the two values in a fraction.
Denominator - A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many parts a whole has been divided into.
Numerator - A numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.
Common misconception
Children will often think that the denominator is just how many parts a whole has been divided into and forget that the parts must be equal.
If some children are struggling with this then get them to spot examples and non-examples drawn quickly on whiteboards. You can also make connections with sharing food with siblings/friends fairly. Some might endure 'one cuts, one chooses' at home.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the 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 fraction notation to describe an equal part of the 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.Complete the sentence. The whole has been divided into equal parts.

Q2.How many equal parts has this whole been divided into?

Q3.What time is being shown on this clock?

Q4.What is the whole in this picture?

Q5.Tick the correct statements about this image.

Q6.How many equal parts has the whole been split into?

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded.

Q2.Complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded.

Q3.What is the name of the indicated part of the fraction?

Q4.What is the name the digit 5 in this fraction?

Q5.What is the denominator of the fraction represented by this picture?

Q6.Which of these pictures show $$ \frac{1}{4} $$?



