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Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
5 6 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Fractions & Decimals Number & Place Value 1 Page

Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

This worksheet helps students practise converting mixed number to improper fractions

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator, using strategies such as number lines and diagrams.
  • We are learning to compare and order fractions and mixed numerals using knowledge of factors and multiples and represent them on a number line.
  • We are learning to compare, order and represent common fractions including halves, thirds and quarters on the same number line and justify their order.
  • We are learning to compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line.

Curriculum alignment

MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-7NA old Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages MA3-RQF-02 new Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities MA3-RQF-01 new Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems MA3-AR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems MA3-RN-03 new Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values MA3-RN-02 new Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places MA3-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
VCMNA217 Make connections between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages VCMNA211 Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line VCMNA187 Compare and order common unit fractions and locate and represent them on a number line VCMNA188 Investigate strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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