B3 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 7

Fractions

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Curriculum details

Strand
Number (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Fractions (1.3)
Content standard
B3.1.3.1 - Develop an understanding of fractions using concrete and pictorial representations and write fractions in words and symbols
Indicator
B3.1.3.1.2 - Understand, explain and demonstrate that fractions can be used to represent parts of a group of objects, point on a line, or distances on a number line [Read and write fractions using words and symbols. (E.g. one-half, two halves, thirds, fifths etc.)]
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 7 (Week 19 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Source document note

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  • exemplars - p.59
Curriculum reference
Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 58

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Figure from the b3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 58
E.g. 1. Use concrete objects and pictorial representations to explain the fraction half as the quantity obtained by taking 1 part when a group of object is partitioned into two equal parts.
E.g. 2. Ask learners to colour given fractions of given groups of object or match fractions to given groups of objects
Figure from the b3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 59
E.g. 3. Ask learners to cut given fractions from a given (e.g. 12cm long) card, bar or stick.
Figure from the b3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 59
E.g. 6. Ask learners to locate the missing fractions on the number line.
Figure from the b3 mathematics curriculum, printed page 59
 The document numbers this indicator's exemplars 1, 2, 3 then 6; there is no E.g. 4 or E.g. 5.