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reSolve: Fraction Benchmarks
This sequence of two lessons focuses on the idea that fractions are numbers, and builds students' understanding of the relative sizes of fractions. Students build their fractional sense through determining if fractions are closest to 0, 1/2 or 1. In the first lesson, students use sets of fraction cards to sort fractions in numerical order and decide whether they are closer to 0, 1/2 or 1. In the second lesson, students build on this understanding to play a game and develop further strategies for ordering fractions. The lessons are outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.
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Year level(s) | Year 6 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | number lines, fractions, related denominators |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Number, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
Topics | Fractions |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMNA125
Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line
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National numeracy learning progression |
Interpreting fractions
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InF6
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Copyright details |
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Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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