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Young mathematicians work through the concept of converting a shaded ten-frame into a mixed number and a decimal. Learners must first identify the number of wholes. Then, they find the fraction part. After writing the mixed number, pupils write the corresponding decimal.
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Instructional Ideas
- Distribute to learners absent on the day of the lesson
- Project the sheet onto the board using a document camera
Classroom Considerations
- Intended as an introduction to converting visuals into fractions and decimals
- Assumes class members are familiar with writing decimals
Pros
- Allows pupils to see a relationship between fractions and decimals
- Shaded visuals are in blue
Cons
- Resource is brief and basic with only two practice problems