The article and tasks below form part of our Fractions Unpacked Feature.
They offer some starting points to explore with your class, which are applicable to a range of ages. The tasks provide a chance for meaningful mathematical discussion and sharing of current understanding, in addition to offering opportunities to challenge misconceptions.
They offer some starting points to explore with your class, which are applicable to a range of ages. The tasks provide a chance for meaningful mathematical discussion and sharing of current understanding, in addition to offering opportunities to challenge misconceptions.
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Early fraction development
An article describing activities which will help develop young children's concept of fractions.
problem
Fair feast
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Here is a picnic that Petros and Michael are going to share equally. Can you tell us what each of them will have?
problem
Paper halving
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
In how many ways can you halve a piece of A4 paper? How do you know they are halves?
problem
What do you see here?
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
An activity for teachers to initiate that adds to learners' developing understanding of fractions.
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Chocolate
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
There are three tables in a room with blocks of chocolate on each. Where would be the best place for each child in the class to sit if they came in one at a time?