Fractions B
Term 2 starting in week 4 :: Estimated time: 2 weeks
- Multiply unit fractions by an integer
- Multiply non-unit fractions by an integer
- Multiply mixed numbers by integers
- Calculate fractions of a quantity (review)
- Fraction of an amount
- Using fractions as operators
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Activities for pupils
Here are some related resources in alphabetical order. Some may only be appropriate for high-attaining learners while others will be useful for those in need of support. Click anywhere in the grey area to access the resource.
Equivalent Fractions Video Learn about equivalent fractions and how to express fractions in their lowest terms.
Fraction Foundations Recognise simple fractions (halves, quarters and tenths) of whole numbers and shapes.
Fraction Wall The traditional fraction wall diagram showing the relationship between simple fractions.
Equivalent Fractions Practise finding equivalent fractions numerically and in fraction diagrams.
Jack Frost Fractions Find fractions of frosty fractions in this ten stage challenge.
Equivalent Fraction Pairs The traditional pairs or Pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of equivalent fractions.
Vinculum A challenge to find fractions which are larger than the previous fraction but less than one.
Fraction Dissect Draw lines to dissect the rectangles to make the given fractions.
Fractions Video So many people can't remember how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions so here is a reminder.
Fractions by Wholes An exercise on multiplying and dividing proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers.
Fractions A series of self-marking exercises on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions.
Fractionagons Calculate the missing fractions in these partly completed arithmagon puzzles.
Fickle Fractions Compare pairs of fractions to identify the largest or smallest in order to move through the maze.
Double, Double, Halve and Treble Questions about scaling up the ingredients in the correct proportion for the witch's brew at Hallowe'en.
Fraction of ... Practise your ability to find a fraction of a given amount with this self marking exercise.
Improper Fractions Level 1 Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. The video is to help you do the online exercise.
Improper Fractions Level 2 Find out how to change a mixed number into an improper fraction. This video is to help you do the online, self-marking exercise.
Improper Fractions Level 3 Learn how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number in its lowest terms.
Improper Fractions A self-marking online exercise on converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa.
Mixed Numbers Revise the methods for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed numbers (fractions) by watching this video.
Mixed Numbers A self marking quiz about the application of the four operations to mixed numbers.
Recipe Ratios Learn the mathematics required to adapt recipes to serve a different number of people.
Compound Units Practise using compound units such as speed, unit pricing and density to solve problems.
Click on a topic below for suggested lesson Starters, resources and activities from Transum.
- Fractions A fraction is a part of a number. Fractions are either vulgar or decimal. Vulgar fractions can be proper, improper or mixed. Equivalent fractions have the same value. Pupils, at all stages of their learning, should practise using fractions. From dealing with halves, the most basic fraction, to manipulating algebraic fractions containing surds, this topic is always relevant. Proficiency also depends on reasonable numeracy skills particularly the multiplication tables and finding the lowest common multiple of two numbers. Pupils also need to be able to convert vulgar fractions to decimals and percentages and vice versa. Be wary of teaching the 'rules' for manipulation fractions by rote. Pupils need to understand the reason why and the time-honoured key to understanding starts with the imaginary pizza and the much-used fraction wall.
- Ratio A ratio is a relationship between two numbers of the same kind. In layman's terms a ratio represents, simply, for every amount of one thing, how much there is of another thing. This topic presents a number if different ways pupils can represent ratios and apply their meaning to problem solving situations.
Lesson Starters
Here are some suggestions for whole-class, projectable resources which can be used at the beginnings of each lesson in this block.
1st Lesson
Ice Cream
How many different ice cream cones can be made by choosing two scoops from six flavours?
2nd Lesson
Half a Pound
If A costs 1p, B costs 2p, etc can you find a word which costs exactly 50p?
3rd Lesson
Maggots
Do as many of the calculations as possible before the maggots infest!
4th Lesson
How Many Squares? 1
Work out how many squares are there altogether in the given pattern then tackle the chess board.
5th Lesson
Freemason's Cipher
Find symmetric words in this ancient cipher.
6th Lesson
Number Recall
Can you improve your ability to remember telephone numbers?
Some of the Starters above are to reinforce concepts learnt, others are to introduce new ideas while others are on unrelated topics designed for retrieval practice or and opportunity to develop problem-solving skills.
