Fractions and Decimals Conversion
Converting between fractions and decimals, understanding terminating and recurring decimals.
Key Questions
- Explain why some fractions result in terminating decimals while others recur.
- Compare the efficiency of converting fractions to decimals versus decimals to fractions.
- Predict whether a given fraction will produce a terminating or recurring decimal.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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