Starter quiz
- Look at this number We say it as nine and one ______.
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- Look at the part-part-whole model. What is the missing part?
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- Which fraction shows how much of the bar has been shaded grey?
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- Match the equations to their sum.
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- 5 + + + = ?
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Exit quiz
- Calculate: − = ?
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- Match the equations to their difference.
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- What is the missing number? − ______ =
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- Jacob has three and one-fifth metres of rope. Sofia has five and four-fifths metres of rope. How much more rope does Sofia have?
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Mixed numbers can be partitioned in the same way as whole numbers.
- If fractions have the same denominator, they can be subtracted.
- To subtract fractions with the same denominator, the language of unitising can be used.
Common misconception
Children may subtract the incorrect parts of the mixed numbers and/or proper fractions.
What is the number that we are subtracting? If this number is a mixed number, partition it into its whole number part and fractional part.Use unitising to support subtraction.
Keywords
Mixed number - A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction combined. For example: one and a half is a mixed number.
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