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Understanding Fractions Basics

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: Understand what fractions represent and identify numerator and denominator.

Success criteria: I can name the numerator and denominator, recognise equivalent fractions, and compare simple fractions.

1. Which fraction is equivalent to one half?

1/2

2/4

3/6

1/3

2. Which symbol represents three quarters?

3/4

1/4

4/3

3/8

3. Check all that are equal to 1/2:

2/4

3/6

1/3

4/8

4. Which fraction is the largest?

1/4

1/2

1/3

2/4

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. Identify the numerator and denominator in the fraction 3/8.

Numerator:

Denominator:

6. Draw and label:

Draw a rectangle, divide it into 4 equal parts and shade 1 part. Label the shaded fraction.

7. Write the fraction for this situation:

If 5 out of 8 apples are eaten, the fraction eaten is ________.

8. Explain and show your working:

Which is bigger, 2/4 or 1/3? Explain why using a number line or words.

🌟 Part 3: Extension & Reflection

9. Extension challenge:

Write an improper fraction greater than 7/4 and convert it to a mixed number.

10. Self check — tick the success criteria you can do:

I can explain that the denominator shows the total equal parts.

I can explain that the numerator shows how many parts are being considered.

I can identify equivalent fractions (for example, 1/2 = 2/4).

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