Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Fractions on a number line
Solve word problems involving distances, time intervals, liquid volumes, masses, and money using the four operations with fractions or decimals; represent with diagrams including number lines
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced measurement skills — calculating area and perimeter of shapes, working with fractions in measurements, converting between different units, and solving real-world problems involving distance, time, and volume.
Evidence of understanding
- A 2.5 kg bag of flour is split equally into 4 portions — what does each weigh?
- A journey takes 1 hr 45 min; what time do you arrive if you leave at 09:20?
- Three ribbons of 0.75 m, 1.2 m, and 0.95 m — what is the total length?
Assessment prompt
If Fractions on a number line is planning a 4.5 km walk and has already walked 1.75 km, can they work out how far is left — and estimate how long the remaining walk might take?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.