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Fractions of Quantities

The resources listed here are a subset of the general fractions list and specifically target understanding of fractions of quantities and numbers, particularly relating fractions to division and grouping.

For ages: 7 - 8

Floodlight Fractions

Identify how many lights have to be switched on to show the correct fraction of a quantity. Click the lights to turn the... more

First used for Objective

Read and write proper fractions (e.g. 3/7, 9/10), interpreting the denominator as the parts of a whole and the numerator as the number of parts; identify and estimate fractions of shapes; use diagrams to compare fractions and establish equivalents

I can find 1/2 and 1/4 of different shapes

Year 3, Block B, Unit 2

For ages: 7 to 8

Playground Fractions

What fraction of the playground equipment is being used by the children? Match the denominator and numerator to the numb... more

First used for Objective

I can say what fraction of a shape is shaded.

Year 3, Block B, Unit 3

For ages: 7 - 8

Fraction Cooking

Read the recipe and work out what fraction of the ingredients is needed to bake the cake. Drag the correct amount of eac... more

First used for Objective

Find unit fractions of numbers and quantities (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/6 of 12 litres)

can find 1/2 or 1/4 of a measurement

Year 3, Block D, Unit 1

For ages: 7 - 8

Fraction Punch

Follow the recipe to make a fruit punch. The different juices are shown in quantities of litres, Click the taps to mea... more

First used for Objective

Find unit fractions of numbers and quantities (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/6 of 12 litres)

I can use division to find 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/6 of a measurement

Year 3, Block D, Unit 2

For ages: 7 - 8

Division Ducks

The banner shows a question about finding a fraction of a number. One of the ducks has the correct division statement to... more

First used for Objective

Find unit fractions of numbers and quantities (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/6 of 12 litres)

I can find fractions of numbers by using division

Year 3, Block E, Unit 1

For ages: 7 - 8

Fractions of Shapes

There are two ways to play. Either look at the partly shaded shape and match it to a fraction. Or click to colour in a f... more

First used for Objective

I can recognise what fraction of a shape is shaded, and say and write it

Year 3, Block E, Unit 3

For ages: 7 - 8

Fraction Shootout

Shoot the basketball through the hoop with the fraction statement that match the division operation on the ball. The gam... more

First used for Objective

Find unit fractions of numbers and quantities (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/6 of 12 litres).

I can find a fraction of a number by using division.

Year 3, Block E, Unit 2

For ages: 7 - 8

Fraction Freight

shuffle the trucks until you find three that make a correct fraction statement. ... more

First used for Objective

Find unit fractions of numbers and quantities (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/6 of 12 litres)

I can find fractions of numbers

Year 3, Block E, Unit 3

For ages: 8 - 9

Fraction Flock

Its the annual sheep dog contest, can you find the correct fraction of the number of sheep and drag them into the pen?... more

First used for Objective

Find fractions of numbers, quantities or shapes (e.g. 1/5 of 30 plums, 3/8 of a 6 by 4 rectangle)

I can find the fraction of an amount, such as 2/5 of £10

Year 4, Block E, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Fraction Snack

Zero G is only allowed to eat a fraction of the raisins. Can you use the calculator to work out exactly how many raisins... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. to find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I can use a calculator to solve weight problems involving decimals

Year 5, Block D, Unit 2

For ages: 8 - 10

Fraction Towers

Switch on an equivalent fraction of the lights on another floor of the skyscraper. The activity has three levels of diff... more

First used for Objective

Explain reasoning using diagrams, graphs and text; refine ways of recording using images and symbols

I can use diagrams to check that two fractions are equivalent

Year 5, Block E, Unit 1

For ages: 9 & 10

Percentage Cuts

Practice estimating fractions and percentages of objects by helping out top chef The Great Zoltini. Follow his instru... more

First used for Objective

Find fractions using division (e.g. of 5kg), and percentages of numbers and quantities (e.g. 10%, 5% and 15% of £ 80)

I can find a fraction or a percentage of a quantity

Year 5, Block E, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 10

Fraction Fun Run

Zero Gravity is on a fun run he's just passed a sign telling him he's completed a fraction of the distance can you work ... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I know what to enter into a calculator to find a fraction of an amount.

Year 5, Block E, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 10

Improper Pizza

No Description... more

First used for Objective

Explain reasoning using diagrams, graphs and text; refine ways of recording using images and symbols

I can explain how to turn a mixed number into an improper fraction.

Year 5, Block E, Unit 2

For ages: 9 - 11

Sandwich Fractions

... more

First used for Objective

Express a smaller whole number as a fraction of a larger one (e.g. recognise that 5 out of 8 is ); find equivalent fractions (e.g. = , or = 1); relate fractions to their decimal representations

I can find fractions that are equivalent to each other.

Year 5, Block E, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Pocket Money Percentages

... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. to find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I can use a calculator to solve problems

Year 5, Block D, Unit 3