Fractions - Number Sequences - Worksheet

The worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk is designed to enhance pupils' understanding of fractions, specifically focusing on number sequences. The National Curriculum objective is to compare and order fractions where the denominators are multiples of the same number. To aid the learning process, differentiated sheets and teaching slides are provided as resources. Key vocabulary such as 'fraction', 'number sequence', 'count up', 'count down', 'increasing', 'decreasing', 'represent', 'convert', 'mixed numbers', and 'improper fractions' are integral to the lesson. Students will practice counting up and down in fractions, both unit and non-unit, and will use visual aids to identify and fill in missing fractions in sequences, determining the direction and increments of the sequence.

The worksheet includes a variety of tasks to develop fluency and precision in handling fractions. Children are encouraged to explore number sequences by completing exercises such as counting in steps of a given fraction and filling in missing values on a number line. They are also challenged to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, which can help them to continue the sequence more easily. The worksheet provides a range of problems, from simpler tasks involving unit fractions to more complex sequences that require a deeper understanding of fraction concepts. The reasoning and problem-solving section includes scenarios where children must decide who is counting correctly and explain their reasoning, as well as engaging in a fraction game that involves counting up in fractions and strategizing to reach a certain fraction value.