Hi there. Please ensure to complete the first lesson below and watch the videos before you attempt the word problems below. This is a padlet. It allows you to post your answers. Include your name as the title do I know who it is from.
Hi everyone! We have been working on fractions for the last few weeks. Take a look at this video it is a good introduction to fractions.
This next video is important as it tells us a very important point. You can divide a pie or pizza into pieces. However when we talk about fractions such as 1/4 this means that we are talking about 1 part of 4 equal pieces that make the whole pizza or pie. Take a look at the video below and it will be very clear.
Why are we learning about fractions? Sometimes we forget that Maths is part of our everyday life. Check out this video below which looks at real life problems which use fractions.
Great we have now a good idea of how fractions work. Let's dig a little deeper. Have a listen to this voice recording below. I will tell you a little bit more about fractions. When you have listened to it. Click on the button called Khan academy and complete the exercises to test your new knowledge. When you are finished post a comment on the blog and let us know how you are getting on.