Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Students will multiply proper fractions by proper fractions, understanding the concept of 'fraction of a fraction'.
Key Questions
- Analyze what happens to the value of a product when you multiply two proper fractions.
- Explain how a visual model can represent the multiplication of two fractions.
- Predict the outcome of multiplying a mixed number by a proper fraction.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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