Mathematics·Data & Statistics·procedural
Understanding fractions
Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8); use operations on fractions to solve problems involving data in line plots (e.g. redistribute total equally)
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning to interpret and create different types of graphs and charts, and beginning to calculate averages to understand what data tells us about real-world situations.
Evidence of understanding
- Create a line plot showing lengths measured to the nearest 1/8 inch
- Use the line plot to find the total of all measurements by adding fractions
- Solve: 'If the total liquid were redistributed equally among all beakers, how much would each have?'
Assessment prompt
If Understanding fractions measured the lengths of several objects to the nearest quarter or eighth of an inch and plotted them on a number line, could they use those measurements to work out totals or share amounts equally?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.