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Fraction of

Throughout this inquiry students will develop an understanding of how to find a fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number. Teachers can use the inquiry to explicitly teach the concept and engage students as they discuss the worked example presented. The inquiry provides opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of fractions developing algebraic reasoning.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 6
Audience	Student, Teacher
Purpose	Evidence-based approaches, Extension, Planning support, Teaching resource, Teaching strategies
Format	Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Collaborative learning, Differentiated teaching, Explicit teaching, Growth mindset, Mathematics investigation, Metacognitive strategies, Questioning, Worked examples, Structuring lessons
Keywords	simple fractions, multiplication, division, numerator, denominator, explicit teaching
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy
Strand and focus	Number, Apply understanding, Build understanding
Topics	Fractions, Operating with number, Decimals, Multiplication and division, Multiples, factors and powers
AC: Mathematics content descriptions	ACMNA127 Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies
National numeracy learning progression	Multiplicative strategies Interpreting fractions - InF7 Operating with decimals
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Organisation	Inquiry Maths
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