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Ordering fractions by converting
I can compare and order fractions by converting to decimals.
- Year 7
Ordering fractions by converting
I can compare and order fractions by converting to decimals.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fractions can be converted to decimals by division.
- Fractions can be compared by converting them to decimals.
- A list of fractions can be ordered by converting them all to decimals.
Keywords
Decimal form - A number is in decimal form when the decimal point is shown and there are digits to the right of the decimal point.
Numerator - The expression in a fraction that is written above the fraction line. It is the dividend.
Denominator - The expression in a fraction that is written below the fraction line. It is the divisor.
Common misconception
Fractions with denominators that are not a factors of 10^n cannot be converted into a decimal.
This is a good opportunity to reiterate that fractions are an alternative way of writing a division.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Ordering fractions by converting, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Ordering fractions by converting, 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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A number is in decimal form when the decimal point is shown and there are digits to the of the decimal point.
Q2.Select all the values that are greater than 0.3683
Q3.What number is $$a$$ pointing to?

Q4.What number is $$b$$ pointing to?

Q5.What number is $$c$$ pointing to?

Q6.What number is $$d$$ pointing to?
