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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

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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.