Non-Unit Fractions of a Whole
Identifying and representing non-unit fractions (2/3, 3/4) of a whole object.
Key Questions
- Explain how a non-unit fraction is different from a unit fraction.
- Construct a model to show 2/3 of a rectangle.
- Analyze how many unit fractions are needed to make a given non-unit fraction.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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