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More Fractions Upper Primary

These upper primary activities will help develop learners' deep conceptual understanding of fractions.  They supplement the tasks found in our Fractions Unpacked Feature.

Fractional Triangles

Age 7 to 11
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Use the lines on this figure to show how the square can be divided into 2 halves, 3 thirds, 6 sixths and 9 ninths.

Matching Fractions

Age 7 to 11
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Can you find different ways of showing the same fraction? Try this matching game and see.

Fractional Wall

Age 7 to 11
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Using the picture of the fraction wall, can you find equivalent fractions?

Bryony's Triangle

Age 7 to 11
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Watch the video to see how to fold a square of paper to create a flower. What fraction of the piece of paper is the small triangle?

Light Blue - Dark Blue

Age 7 to 11
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Investigate the successive areas of light blue in these diagrams.

Fractions Made Faster

Age 7 to 11
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Use the fraction wall to compare the size of these fractions - you'll be amazed how it helps!

Fraction Fascination

Age 7 to 11
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This problem challenges you to work out what fraction of the whole area of these pictures is taken up by various shapes.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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