Year 3 - Maths
Use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction
Composition of non-unit fractions: addition and subtraction
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction. They will compare non-unit fractions with the same denominator. They will add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form a non-unit fraction.
Key Notes
- Non-unit fractions are composed from unit fractions.
- Repeated addition of unit fractions forms non-unit fractions.
- A number line represents the repeated addition of unit fractions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Unit fraction: A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1
- Non-unit fraction: A non-unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than 1
- Denominator: A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many parts a whole has been divided into.
- Numerator: A numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may develop the misconception that unit fractions must be adjacent to be part of a repeated addition.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Non-unit fractions are composed from unit fractions. Repeated addition of unit fractions forms non-unit fractions.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Unit fraction'
A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may develop the misconception that unit fractions must be adjacent to be part of a repeated addition. Correction: When using a number line, match it with another representation where possible in which the unit fractions aren't adjacent so children see that it is about the quantity of unit fractions rather than their position.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator in a range of contexts Study Guide
- Add fractions with the same denominator Study Guide
- Add fractions with the same denominator and generalise the rule Study Guide
- Add on fractions with the same denominator Study Guide
- Explain that addition and subtraction of fractions are inverse operations Study Guide
- Substitute a fraction representing a whole to solve subtraction problems Study Guide
- Subtract fractions from a whole by converting the whole to a fraction Study Guide
- Subtract fractions with the same denominator Study Guide
- Use repeated addition of a unit fraction to form 1 Study Guide
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