Fractions - Fractions greater than 1 - Worksheet

The worksheet provided is an educational tool for teaching children about fractions greater than 1. It is designed to enhance their understanding of how fractions can be divided into whole numbers and fractional parts. The exercises guide students to use manipulatives and visual diagrams to represent fractions as a combination of whole numbers and remaining parts. For example, they learn to recognise that four thirds equate to one whole and one third, while seventeen tenths can be broken down into one whole and seven tenths. The tasks involve completing part-whole models and related sentences to reinforce the concept that fractions can exceed whole numbers and still represent a coherent value.

In addition to fluency and precision activities, the worksheet includes reasoning and problem-solving sections. These challenge students to identify and correct mistakes in given fraction representations, such as spotting that eleven fourths is not equivalent to ten wholes and one quarter, but rather two wholes and three quarters. By explaining the errors, children develop a deeper comprehension of how numerators can be partitioned incorrectly and the importance of accurately representing the wholes and parts of fractions. The exercises cater to visual and analytical learning styles, ensuring a comprehensive approach to understanding fractions greater than one.