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Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint

In Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Maths

PDF, PowerPoint | PDF, PowerPoint|Grades: 1 - 3

An 45 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing the concept of fractions.

This PowerPoint presentation has been designed to introduce halves, quarters, thirds, fifths and eighths. It contains the following content:

an explanation of fractions
explanations and annotated examples of halves, quarters, thirds, fifths and eighths
activities and games to help students understand the concept of fractions.

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NSW Curriculum alignment

MA1-7NA
FractionsandDecimals - represents and models halves, quarters and eighths
In Mathematics Stage 1 Number and Algebra
MAe-7NA
FractionsandDecimals - describes two equal parts as halves
In Mathematics Early Stage 1 Numbers and Algebra

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCMNA091
Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole
In Mathematics Level 1 Number and Algebra
VCMNA110
Recognise and interpret common uses of halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections
In Mathematics Level 2 Number and Algebra

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACMNA016
Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole.
In Mathematics Year 1 Number and Algebra Fractions and decimals
ACMNA033
Recognise and interpret common uses of halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections
In Mathematics Year 2 Number and Algebra Fractions and decimals
ACMNA058
Model and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5 and their multiples to a complete whole
In Mathematics Year 3 Number and Algebra Fractions and decimals

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I have searched for the ‘Fractions Worksheet Pack’ as referred to in the powerpoint. Can you please direct me to where this is? I can’t seem to locate it. Thanks 🙂

Sharon Moore · Apr 26th, 2019

Hi Sharon,
You can access the pack by clicking the hyperlink in the PowerPoint.
The address for the Pack is here:
https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/fractions-worksheet-pack-lower-grades/
If there is anything else I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kristian · Apr 29th, 2019

This is an incredible resource! I especially like how you have incorporated the symbols to show I do, We do, You do. Fantastic! Thank you!

Alexandra Urquhart · Oct 28th, 2015

Thank you for your kind feedback Alexandra! We are glad it is going to be useful for you.
-Holly

Holly (Teach Starter) · Oct 28th, 2015

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Update to PowerPoint template design.
Change by Stephanie (Teach Starter) Jun 1st, 2020

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