Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals
Why this, why now
In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.
Prior knowledge requirements
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Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals
In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.
15 lessons- Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator to simplify fractions
- Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems
- Use representations to describe and compare two fractions
- Explain the relationship between numerators and denominators in equivalent fractions
- Use the language of equivalent fractions correctly
- Recall common fraction-decimal equivalents
- Explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions
- Use understanding of equivalent fractions to solve problems
- Use representations to describe and compare fractions
- Use knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions and decimals
- Identify and describe patterns in the number system
- Use representations to describe and compare two fractions in a continuous context
- Explain and represent how to divide 1 into different numbers of equal parts
- Explain the relationship between numerators and denominators across equivalent fractions
- Solve problems using fraction-decimal equivalents