Fractions - Assessment - Planning

The Year 3 Fractions Assessment from www.masterthecurriculum.co.uk is a comprehensive tool designed to gauge students' understanding of fractions. The assessment includes a variety of tasks such as shading parts of shapes to represent given fractions, finding equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions using the greater than, less than, or equal to symbols. Students are asked to shade specific portions of circles and other shapes, as well as complete missing values in equivalent fraction equations. The assessment also encourages students to use their knowledge to determine the size of fractions in a practical context, such as determining who ran the shortest distance in a race by comparing fractional distances.

In addition to the tasks mentioned, the assessment includes part-whole models that students must complete, and it employs ten frames to assist with the completion of number sentences involving fractions. This approach helps students visualise and better understand the concept of fractions as parts of a whole. Furthermore, students are asked to reflect on their confidence with fractions, providing a self-assessment of their comfort level with the topic. The assessment is designed to be engaging and to challenge students' fraction skills in a variety of contexts, ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Solutions are provided to aid in the evaluation of students' responses and to facilitate a deeper discussion of the concepts covered in the assessment.