Dividing fractions by whole numbers

A complete lesson for first teaching how to divide fractions by whole numbers.

Activities included:

Starter:
A simple question in context to help pupils visualise division of fractions by whole numbers.

Main:

• Some example and questions for pupils to try.
• A set of straightforward questions.
• A challenging extension where pupils must think a lot more carefully about what steps to take.

Plenary:
A final example designed to challenge the misconception of division leading to an equivalent fraction, and give a chance to reinforce the key method.

Worksheets and answers included.

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