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Adding fractions inquiry

Throughout this inquiry students will come to identify and create patterns, conjecture and generalisations. They will learn how to add and subtract fractions with unrelated denominators and present fractions on a number line. Students are to identify multiples and factors of numbers to successfully add and subtract fractions. Teachers can use the inquiry as a teaching tool to model the worked examples and to probe questions. Students can record their own fraction inquiries to share, providing the teacher with an insight into the student's level of understanding. Supporting resources provided.

Resource details
Year level: Year 7
Purpose: Assessment advice Teaching strategies Teaching resource
Strand: Algebra Number
Topic: Addition and subtraction Fractions Multiples, factors and powers Operating with number
Audience: Students Teachers
Format: Downloadable resource
Australian Curriculum code: AC9M7N06
Numeracy progression: Additive strategies (P10) Multiplicative strategies (P10) Proportional thinking (P2) Number and place value (P10) Interpreting fractions (P8)
Publisher: Inquiry Maths
Keywords: number line
Other terms: numerator common multiple equivalent fraction