Representing quantity fractions A
Mathematics K–10 (2022) · Stage 3 · View this focus area on the NESA NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes
MA3-RQF-01 compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10MA3-RQF-02 (see NESA for the outcome wording)Content dot points
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Recognise the role of the number 1 as representing the whole
- Compare halves and quarters of different sized wholes
- Justify the need for fractions to refer to the number 1 as the common whole (Reasons about quantity) 1 resource · 1 interactive/game
Compare and order common unit fractions
- Compare unit fractions as numbers to the benchmark value 1/2
- Compare and order unit fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 by placing them on a number line 1 resource · 1 interactive/game
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
- Represent the sum of fractions with the same denominator, recreating the whole, where the result may exceed one 1 resource · 1 interactive/game
- Find the difference between fractions with the same denominator and interpret the answer
- Solve word problems that involve fractions with the same denominator
- Use diagrams, objects and mental strategies to subtract a unit fraction from any whole number including 1 (the complement principle)
Stage 3 planning resources
Stage- or course-wide documents (scope and sequences, guides) that cover this focus area alongside others.
- Unit/PlanningSample scope and sequence – Stage 3
- Unit/PlanningMaking connections – Stage 3 (parallel content)