Non-Unit Fractions of an Amount - PowerPoint

In a comprehensive set of maths teaching resources, Year 3 students are introduced to the concept of non-unit fractions and how to find them of different amounts. The resources begin by explaining what fractions are: equal parts of an object, a quantity, or a number. Students are taught that a fraction consists of a numerator, indicating the number of parts being considered, and a denominator, which shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into. The resources include engaging activities where students apply their understanding to find non-unit fractions of various quantities, such as dividing a total number of frogs into equal groups and determining the value of specific groups.

The teaching materials further delve into the operations used to find non-unit fractions of an amount. Students learn to divide by the denominator to find equal groups and then multiply by the numerator to find the value of the desired parts. This method is reinforced through practical examples, such as dividing a set of cars or bees into equal groups and finding the fraction of the total. The resources also incorporate bar models and place value counters to visually aid the understanding of fractions. Students are encouraged to solve problems and answer questions on worksheets, providing a well-rounded approach to learning how to handle non-unit fractions in various contexts.