Recognising fractions as different representations

Recognising fractions as different representations

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore different ways of representing fractions including as part of a whole, as a number, as a result of division and as part of a set.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which image does not show a shape divided into quarters?
Correct answer: Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Q2.
Which representation shows three quarters?
Option 1
Correct answer: Option 2
Option 3
Q3.
What does the denominator tell us?
The amount of parts being referred to
Correct answer: The total number of equal parts
Q4.
What does the numerator tell us?
Correct answer: The amount of parts being referred to
The total number of equal parts
Q5.
What is the line between the numerator and denominator called?
Axis
Divider
Correct answer: Vinculum

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UnitMaths / Fractions