1. Tackling Fractions

2. Aims of the Workshop
To outline the progression of the teaching and learning of fractions
To provide parents/carers with ideas and activities that they can use at home to support their child’s maths development.

3. Simplify
Order
= ?
Calculate of
An equivalent fraction of 2 is ?
Convert to a mixed number 2

4. What is a fraction?
A fraction is a part of a whole. There are two numbers to every fraction:

5. Let’s have a go! Mrs Coughtrey – equivalence
Miss Carroll – multiplying and dividing fractions
Mrs Lavelle – adding and subtracting fractions
Miss Miller – problem solving

6. Please can you complete the evaluation questionnaire before you leave
Any questions?
Please can you complete the evaluation questionnaire before you leave

7. Useful links http://www.theschoolrun.com/teacher-tricks-fractions
n%20workshop%20materials.pdf
ns/10/m3_10_00_x.swf
fractions-of-something/fractions.swf  (us site. fraction activity ideas)