Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Understanding fractions
Solve problems involving scaling by simple fractions and problems involving simple rates
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- A recipe for 4 people needs 200 g of flour — how much for 6 people?
- If 3 kg costs £12, how much does 5 kg cost?
- Scale a shape by a factor of 1/2 and find the new dimensions
Assessment prompt
If a recipe serves 4 and Understanding fractions wants to make it for 6, can they scale up each ingredient — for example, changing '2 cups of flour' to '3 cups'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.