Number lines and decimals.

• Mathematics
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Number lines/fractions.

Today we will be learning how to add up in decimals and fractions on number lines and how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, etc.

What is an improper fraction? Can you give an example of one?

Work for today:

Today we will be using Sparx Maths to complete the compulsory task and if we have time the extra challenges. Their will be a series of questions of varied difficulties and many word problems as well as questions from other topics. If you have completed everything you can practice independent learning.

What is 16/5 as a mixed number?

4 9/5

3 1/5

9 3/5

7 4/2

8 3/1

Which one is a mixed number.

1. 1/9
2. 4/12
3. 3/2
4. 1 3/7

Which is an improper fraction?

1. 4 9/12
2. -3/-1
3. 7/3
4. 62 1/2

Which is a positive decimal?

1. -3.3
2. -99.99
3. 3/12
4. 4.987

Which is a negative decimal?

1. -4.7
2. 6.22
3. 222/333
4. 7.444

Does anyone have any questions?

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