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Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals (positive and negative)

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Why this why now

This unit builds upon work done in the 'arithmetic procedures with integers and decimals' unit, supporting further development of fluency in working with decimals as well as fractions.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise and convert between fractions and decimals
  • Understand number lines with negative values
  • Compare values using place value and visual representations

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Why this why now

This unit builds upon work done in the 'arithmetic procedures with integers and decimals' unit, supporting further development of fluency in working with decimals as well as fractions.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise and convert between fractions and decimals
  • Understand number lines with negative values
  • Compare values using place value and visual representations

Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals (positive and negative)

This unit develops understanding and manipulation of fractions, including conversion between fractions to terminating and recurring decimals. Pupils then learn strategies to order fractions of increasing complexity.

18 lessons in unit