Math Mastery: Fractions & Multiplication

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• Primary Education

Do Now: Independent Task

Complete the worksheet in silence. You have 5 minutes to answer the starter questions on fractions and times tables.

Math Mastery: Fractions & Multiplication

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to solve problems with fractions and multiplication, and understand different maths topics using times tables.

What do you already know about fractions and times tables?

What are Fractions?

A fraction shows how many parts of a whole you have. It is written as one number over another, separated by a line.

Examples of Fractions

If a pizza is cut into 4 pieces and you take 1, you have 1/4. If you take 2, you have 2/4.

Key Vocabulary

Numerator: The top number in a fraction. Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction.

Multiplying Fractions

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Try Multiplying Fractions

Example: 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6. Multiply 1×1 for the numerator and 2×3 for the denominator.

What Are Times Tables?

Times tables help you multiply quickly. For example, 3 × 4 = 12. Knowing tables makes all maths easier!

Times Tables Practice

List the 2, 5, and 10 times tables. Which ones do you find tricky?

Multiplying Whole Numbers

You can use times tables to multiply whole numbers. Example: 7 × 8 = 56.

Visualising Multiplication

Use arrays or counters to see how numbers multiply. Draw a 4 × 3 array to show 12 in total.

Multiplication in Everyday Life

Multiplication appears in shopping, cooking, sports, and more. It's everywhere!

Fractions and Multiplication Together

If you eat 1/2 of a pizza, and then 1/3 of that half, how much pizza did you eat?

Question

1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6. You ate 1/6 of the whole pizza.

Answer

More Maths Topics

Maths is more than just fractions and multiplication! It includes geometry, measurement, algebra, and graphs.

Exploring Shape and Space

Learn about shapes, angles, area, and perimeter. These are important mathematical ideas.

Maths Vocabulary Challenge

Write the meaning of: factor, multiple, product, quotient, equivalent. Share with a partner.

Quick Quiz: True or False

1/2 × 2 = 1. 6 × 5 = 35. 3/5 is less than 2/3. Discuss your answers!

Spot the Mistake

Sami writes 1/2 × 1/3 = 2/5. Is that correct? Explain why or why not.

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Lesson Reflection

Write down one thing you learned today and one question you still have about maths.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.