Maths Unit: Fabulous Fractions
This unit plan has been created to support the teaching and learning of recognising and representing unit fractions, including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways. It also explores combining fractions with the same denominator to complete a whole.
The unit contains a step-by-step presentation, posters, worksheets, games and activities, as well as a quiz and a formative assessment.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to recognise 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/10 and their multiples to a complete whole and fractions of groups in different ways.
- We are learning to recognise 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5 and their multiples to a complete whole and to locate fractions on a number line.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M3N02
9
Recognise and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways; combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole
ACMNA058
8.4
Model and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5 and their multiples to a complete whole
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-7NA
old
Represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals
MA2-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
MA2-RN-02
new
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
MA2-AR-01
new
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
MA2-AR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
MA2-MR-01
new
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
MA2-MR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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