Fractions

  • A4 Fraction Addition
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    A4 Fraction Addition

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Try adding fractions using A4 paper.

  • Extending Fraction Bars
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    Extending Fraction Bars

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you compare these bars with each other and express their lengths as fractions of the black bar?

  • More Fraction Bars
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    More Fraction Bars

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    What fraction of the black bar are the other bars? Have a go at this challenging task!

  • Fraction Fascination
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    Fraction Fascination

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

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

  • Chocolate
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    Chocolate

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    There are three tables in a room with blocks of chocolate on each. Where would be the best place for each child in the class to sit if they came in one at a time?

  • Almost One
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    Almost One

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Choose some fractions and add them together. Can you get close to 1?

  • Fractions jigsaw
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    Fractions Jigsaw

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    A jigsaw where pieces only go together if the fractions are equivalent.

  • Keep it simple
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    Keep It Simple

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can all unit fractions be written as the sum of two unit fractions?

  • Diminishing Returns
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    Diminishing Returns

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How much of the square is coloured blue? How will the pattern continue?