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Fractions Unpacked - Starting Points

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.
Early Fraction development
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Early Fraction development

An article describing activities which will help develop young children's concept of fractions.
Fair Feast
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Fair Feast

Age
5 to 11
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Here is a picnic that Petros and Michael are going to share equally. Can you tell us what each of them will have?

Paper Halving
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Paper Halving

Age
5 to 11
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In how many ways can you halve a piece of A4 paper? How do you know they are halves?
What do you see here?
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What do you see here?

Age
7 to 11
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An activity for teachers to initiate that adds to learners' developing understanding of fractions.
Chocolate
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Chocolate

Age
7 to 14
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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?