Support · Stage 3 · Representing quantity fractions B

Support Generate the whole quantity from non-unit fractional parts such as quarters, eighths, thirds, sixths, fifths and tenths (Reversible reasoning)

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Prerequisite dot points

Rename 2 halves, 3 thirds, 4 quarters, 5 fifths, 6 sixths, 8 eighths and 10 tenths as one whole

Stage 2 · Partitioned fractions B Draft mapping

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Compare unit fractions as numbers to the benchmark value 1/2

Stage 3 · Representing quantity fractions A Draft mapping

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Justify the need for fractions to refer to the number 1 as the common whole (Reasons about quantity)

Stage 3 · Representing quantity fractions A Draft mapping

  • SimulationStarterDrill
    PhET Fractions: Intro
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Represent and compare fractions with pies, bars and number lines in a discovery lesson.