Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Fractions as division (2)

In the Max Maths curriculum for Year 5, students explore the concept of representing division as fractions. They learn that dividing two whole numbers can be expressed in the form of a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) becomes the numerator (the top part of the fraction), and the divisor (the number by which the dividend is divided) becomes the denominator (the bottom part of the fraction). For example, dividing 3 by 4 can be written as 3 ÷ 4, which is the same as the fraction 3/4.

The students are then encouraged to practice this concept through a series of exercises. They begin with a visual activity where they draw arrows to connect the dividend to the numerator and the divisor to the denominator, reinforcing their understanding of how fractions are formed from division. The practice continues with exercises where students must show the division of whole numbers as fractions. Examples include 5 ÷ 6, which is written as 5/6, and 8 ÷ 11 as 8/11. Further exercises provide a mix of simple and more complex divisions, such as 6 ÷ 12 simplifying to 1/2, and 9 ÷ 5 expressed as 1 4/5, illustrating mixed number representation. Students are directed to workbook pages for additional practice and to consolidate their learning on this topic.