Fractions - Fractions greater than 1 - Presentation

The lesson on fractions greater than 1 is designed to help students understand how fractions can be divided into whole numbers and parts. Using part-whole models, students investigate the relationship between numerators and denominators when a fraction is equivalent to a whole number. Through various activities, learners are encouraged to explore how fractions such as six quarters can be broken down into one whole and two quarters. The lesson reinforces the concept that fractions are not just parts of a whole but can also represent quantities greater than one.

Further activities challenge students to complete part-whole models and identify errors in fraction calculations. For instance, they learn that 14 sixths is not 12 wholes and 2 sixths, but rather 2 wholes and 2 sixths. Independent work includes completing part-whole models and correcting mistakes in given examples, while also explaining their reasoning. The lesson prompts discussion on how many units of a given fraction make up a whole and what observations can be made when the numerator of a fraction equals the denominator, signifying a whole number. This structured approach helps students grasp the concept of fractions that exceed one whole and how to accurately represent and work with them.