Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Fractions as division

In the Max Maths Year 5 curriculum, students are exploring the concept that division of two whole numbers can be expressed as a fraction. For instance, dividing 3 by 4 can be written as the fraction 3/4, where 3 is the numerator (dividend) and 4 is the denominator (divisor). This understanding is further developed through interactive exercises where students are asked to draw arrows indicating the transformation of the dividend into the numerator and the divisor into the denominator in given examples.

The practice section of the lesson invites students to demonstrate their grasp of the concept by converting divisions into fractions. They are presented with a series of divisions such as 5 ÷ 6, 8 ÷ 11, and 3 ÷ 12, and are tasked with showing these operations as equivalent fractions. Additionally, the students are encouraged to simplify fractions where possible, for example, converting 6 ÷ 12 into 1/2. This exercise not only reinforces the relationship between division and fractions but also introduces the skill of fraction simplification. To consolidate their learning, students are directed to workbook pages that offer further practice opportunities.