Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small…
Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small denominators. Taught in lesson 2.
The National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study, Key Stages 1–3 outcome (Number: fractions) for Year 3 says: “Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small denominators. Taught in lesson 2.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study, Key Stages 1–3.
Fair Shares: Fractions and Decimals Grades 3–4
Is half always the same size? Where does three-quarters stand? Why is 3/4 + 2/4 not 5/8? Who jumped further, 1.4 m or 1.35 m? Four hands-on lessons where students fold, stand on a giant number line, measure recipes and measure their own jumps to make sense of fractions and decimals.
- Where does three-quarters stand? 50–60 min
The class builds a giant number line from 0 to 2 on the playground, and each student stands where their fraction card belongs. Students discover that 1/2, 2/4 and 4/8 all stand on the same spot, and explain fractions as numbers with a place on the line, equivalent fractions and how to compare fractions with benchmarks.
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