Teaching fractions, decimal fractions and percentages is perceived to be difficult to do well and for learners fractions, decimal fractions and percentages are commonly found to be difficult for them to learn. This series of videos looks at how the development of fraction sense can be incorporated into maths lessons and how this conceptual understanding of fractions can be developed to improve learners understanding of fractional relationships.
In the second part of this series we will look at the decimal fraction and percentage representations of rational numbers and how the links between fractions, decimals and percentages can be developed with learners.
Session 2a – Linking Fractions and Decimals
NCETM – Linking Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Diens for Decimals Video:
Grids for Decimals Video
Session 2b – Linking Fractions Decimals and Percentages and using them in calculations
Fractional Reasoning Resources
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