Understanding multiplicative relationships: fractions and ratio
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Why this why now
This unit finishes our work with fractions in Year 7, relying upon pupil understanding of multiplication of fractions, and explicitly connecting fractions with ratios and general multiplicative relationships.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Convert between fractions and decimals
- Use fractions to represent parts of a whole
- Apply ratios to compare and scale quantities
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Why this why now
This unit finishes our work with fractions in Year 7, relying upon pupil understanding of multiplication of fractions, and explicitly connecting fractions with ratios and general multiplicative relationships.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Convert between fractions and decimals
- Use fractions to represent parts of a whole
- Apply ratios to compare and scale quantities
Understanding multiplicative relationships: fractions and ratio
This unit introduces the concept of multiplicative relationsihps, and connects fractions to the idea of ratios. Ratios are then explored in depth and used to solve contextual problems such as those involving exchange rates and general conversions.
17 lessons in unit
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