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Mathematics·Fractions·procedural

Fractions of amounts (harder)

Solve problems involving increasingly harder fractions to calculate quantities, including non-unit fractions where the answer is a whole number

Suggested ages 8–9

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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

  • Find 3/5 of 20
  • Calculate 2/3 of 18 and explain the two-step process (divide then multiply)
  • Solve: A bag has 24 sweets, 3/8 are red — how many red sweets?

Assessment prompt

If 3/4 of a class of 28 pupils brought their homework in, can Fractions of amounts (harder) work out exactly how many pupils that is?

Standards alignment

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