This Mathematics unit covers a range of concepts relating to fractions.
It consists of 9 lessons of approximately 60 minutes duration.
The sequence of lessons and suggested time frames should be regarded as a guide only; teachers should pace lessons in accordance with the individual learning needs of their class.
An assessment task for monitoring student understanding of the unit objectives is included and will require an additional lesson.
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Investigate equivalent fractions used in contexts
Count by quarters halves and thirds, including with mixed numerals. Locate and represent these fractions on a number line
Compare and order common unit fractions and locate and represent them on a number line
Investigate strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators
Fractions and Decimals - represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages - compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages
Investigate equivalent fractions used in contexts
Count by quarters, halves and thirds, including with mixed numerals. Locate and represent these fractions on a number line
Compare and order common unit fractions and locate and represent them on a number line
Investigate strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators
Find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators and make connections between fractions and decimal notation
Count by fractions including mixed numerals
Compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies
Apply knowledge of equivalence to compare, order and represent common fractions including halves, thirds and quarters on the same number line and justify their order
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions
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