AC9M3N02
Fractions > Adding Fractions
Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:
Recognise and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways; combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole.
What this means
Students can add fractions with the same denominator (up to a whole).
- Unit fractions have a numerator of 1.
- Multiples; e.g. 2/10 is a multiple of 1/10.
- Represent fractions using materials such as rods (length) and Pattern Blocks (area), collections of materials such as counters, diagrams (rectangles then circles), or fraction notation such as 1/5 spoken as one-fifth.
Tips
- Stop at one whole.
- Mixed numerals and improper fractions are not mentioned until Year 4 (AC9M4N04).
Interactives & Downloadables
Resources & Manipulatives
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Reasoning with Rods
$22.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Pattern Blocks
$22.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Coloured Rods (Fraction Bars) - Set of 74
$19.25 inc. GST
These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.
Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.
Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.
These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.
This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.