Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Fractions of a whole (age 9+)
Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number using visual models and equations
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is exploring fractions, decimals, and percentages — understanding how they relate to each other, adding and subtracting fractions, and solving real-world problems involving these concepts.
Evidence of understanding
- Each person eats 3/8 of a pizza and there are 5 people — how many pizzas are needed?
- A ribbon is cut into pieces of 2/3 metre; how long are 4 pieces altogether?
- Between what two whole numbers does 6 × 3/4 lie?
Assessment prompt
If each section of a garden uses 3/4 of a bag of compost and there are 4 sections, can Fractions of a whole (age 9+) work out how many bags are needed in total?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.