Fractions - Fractions on a number line - Starter

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of fractions and their representation on a number line. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise to warm up their arithmetic skills, followed by activities that integrate fractions into everyday contexts. One task asks students to complete sentences by determining the equivalent weights of cherries and cakes, promoting the practical application of mathematical relationships. Another exercise involves placing fractions such as 1/4 and 3/4 on a number line, and using a bar model to visualise these fractions, aiding their comprehension of part-whole relationships.

The lesson also incorporates a 'House Points Tally' activity to engage students in comparing quantities and performing addition. Pupils are tasked with calculating the difference in house points between the Red and Yellow classes and finding the total number of points for the Blue and Yellow classes combined. This real-life context helps to make the mathematical concepts more tangible for the students. Additionally, the lesson includes a problem-solving component where students add together numbers that include hundreds, tens, and ones, further reinforcing their place value knowledge and addition skills.