Calculating unit fractions of quantities

In this lesson, we will identify fractions of quantities for unit fractions only (where the numerator is one).

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which image does not show a shape divided into quarters?

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Q2.Which representation shows three quarters?

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Q3.What does the denominator tell us?

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Q4.What does the numerator tell us?

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Q5.What is the line between the numerator and denominator called?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which image does not show a shape divided into quarters?

1/5

Q2.Which representation shows three quarters?

2/5

Q3.What does the denominator tell us?

3/5

Q4.What does the numerator tell us?

4/5

Q5.What is the line between the numerator and denominator called?

5/5

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Calculating unit fractions of quantities

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Look at the picture. What fraction of children are wearing a spotty t-shirt?

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Q2.What fraction is NOT shaded?

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Q3.What fraction is shaded?

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Q4.What fraction is shaded? How could we write this as a unit fraction?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Calculating unit fractions of quantities

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Look at the picture. What fraction of children are wearing a spotty t-shirt?

1/4

Q2.What fraction is NOT shaded?

2/4

Q3.What fraction is shaded?

3/4

Q4.What fraction is shaded? How could we write this as a unit fraction?

4/4

Lesson summary: Calculating unit fractions of quantities

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