Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Fractions of a whole (age 8+)
Express whole numbers as fractions (e.g. 3 = 3/1) and recognise fractions equivalent to whole numbers (e.g. 4/4 = 1, 6/1 = 6)
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is developing a deeper understanding of fractions and decimals — learning to add and subtract fractions, convert between fractions and decimals, and use them to solve practical problems involving measurements and money.
Evidence of understanding
- Write 5 as 5/1 and explain why
- Locate 4/4 and 1 at the same point on a number line
- Identify which fractions from a list equal a whole number: 6/3, 8/4, 5/2
Assessment prompt
If you ask Fractions of a whole (age 8+) to write the number 3 as a fraction, can they write 3/1 — and also tell you what fraction equals exactly 1 whole, like 4/4 or 5/5?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.