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Equivalent Fractions

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Author: Neil Williams, ICT Support Teacher/On-line maths and ICT lesson content author (12 Aug 04)

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At a Glance
SubjectMathematicsMathematics
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Age RangeSecondarySecondary
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 Key Stage 3Key Stage 3
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DescriptionThis is an Excel spreadsheet that will convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and back again.
It will also find equivalent fractions by both cancelling down and multiplying up.
 
ObjectiveThis resource is designed to help children investigate patterns in fractions. It is NOT designed for teaching how to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
 
Prior KnowledgeWhat improper fractions, mixed numbers and Equivalent fractions are.
 
ExpectationsImproved understanding of equivalent fractions.
 
HintsIf students generate fractions without integer numerators or denominator it should let them know it is not a valid fraction.
 
MaterialsWebsite Fractions spreadsheet - Spreadsheet resource for investigating equivalent fractions.

 

Comments

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Rhona Dick
(16 Aug 04) 		TRE comment Equivalent fractions - Once you have downloaded the file don't forget to save it!
 
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Neil Williams, ICT Support Teacher/On-line maths and ICT lesson content author
(17 Aug 04) 		TRE comment Second version now available - Following a request from Rhona Dick I have created a second version that uses the terminology "improper fraction" rather than "top-heavy fraction" to go with the numeracy framework. Both versions are available from the linked webpage.

Feel free so send me any comments or suggestions if you want to see tweaks to this, or any other resources on my website.
 
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Rhona Dick
(26 Aug 04) 		TRE comment Alternative versions - Neil has helpfully included two versions of the spreadsheet, one using the terminology "top-heavy fractions" and the other "improper fractions" so that you can download the one that is suitable for your school. The NNS using the term "improper fraction".

I have included some simple ideas to help primary school teachers make good use of this spreadsheet in their teaching. This program is most suitable for using in Years 5 and 6, but it could also be used in Year 4.

MS Word Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions - Some ideas, including questions for assessment, for using this spreadsheet.

 


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WebsiteFractions spreadsheet
 
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MS WordConverting mixed numbers to improper fractions (23 kb)
 
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