Interpreting fractions description
This sub-element emphasises the development of the fraction concept and the size of fractions rather than the development of procedures or algorithmic skills. Understanding the size of a fraction is an indicator of the depth of a student’s understanding …
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InF6
Fractions as numbers connects the concepts of fractions and division: a fraction is a quotient, or a division statement (two-sixths is the same as 2 ÷ 6 or 2 partitioned into 6 equal parts) justifies where to place fractions on a number line (to place …
InF6 | Interpreting fractions | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
InF1
Creating halves identifies the part and the whole recognises dividing a whole into 2 parts can create equal or unequal parts creates equal halves by attending to the linear aspect of a model (folds a paper strip in half to make equal pieces by aligning …
InF1 | Interpreting fractions | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
InF4
Re-imagining the whole calculates thirds by visualising or approximating and adjusting (imagines a paper strip in 3 parts, then adjusts and folds) identifies examples and non-examples of partitioned representations of thirds and fifths recognises …
InF4 | Interpreting fractions | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources