Fractions 2

KS3 Numeracy Year 8
This unit is part of Around ARE Consolidating Numeracy

Objectives

Day 1

  • Identify equivalent fractions;
  • Reduce fractions to their simplest form.

KS3 Objective

  • Move freely between different numerical equivalent fractions.

Day 2

  • Compare and order fractions, including mixed numbers.

KS3 Objective

  • Move freely between different numerical equivalent fractions.

Day 3

  • Find fractions of amounts and relate to division.

KS3 Objective

  • Use the four operations with proper fractions.

Lesson Planning

Day 1

Check-up

Identify equivalent fractions. Simplify fractions.

Follow-up

Identify ‘fraction families’. Use pies to identify equivalent fractions and simplify fractions.

Day 2

Check-up

Order fractions, including mixed numbers.

Follow-up

Use fraction walls and factors to compare fractions, including mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Day 3

Check-up

Find unit and non-unit fractions of amounts.

Follow-up

Use pies, a bar model and the link with division to find a unit fraction of amount and then a related non-unit fraction of the same amount.