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Finding Unit Fractions of Quantities

Finding Unit Fractions of Quantities

Fractions
Year 3
Set status
3F–2: Find unit fractions of quantities using known division facts.
For example, 1/5 of 15 = 3. This strengthens the link between division and fractions, enhancing students' ability to apply their knowledge in practical contexts.
Required Topics
Not started IconSolving Contextual Math Problems
Not started IconWriting and Interpreting Fractions
Next Topics
Not started IconIdentifying Right Angles in Shapes
Not started IconFraction Placement on a Number Line
Not started IconConverting Mixed and Improper Fractions
Not started IconDividing Thousands into Equal Parts
Resources
Hugo Cheyne5 months ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhdwxnb/articles/zyrj7ty#zkbdxg8

For football lovers, a quiz on the fractions of a football match by Gary Lineker!

Hugo Cheyne5 months ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orI0oL9_q9c

Friendly teacher led video introducing unit fractions, such as 1/4 of 24 equals 6.

Hugo Cheyne5 months ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhdwxnb/articles/z7228hv

This interactive worksheet explains what a quarter is and puts it in the context of a larger number, e.g. finding a quarter of 68.