AC9M4N04

Number > Fractions

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Count by fractions including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers on number lines.

What this means

Counting in unit fractions (numbers that have a numerator of 1) to one whole and beyond. Showing this on a number line.

  • First: 1 one-fifth, 2 one-fifths, 3 one-fifths, 4 one-fifths… 7 one fifths.
  • Then: one-fifth, two-fifths, three fifths…
  • Mixed numerals; a mixed representation of number using a whole number and proper fraction (less than one whole). Sometimes referred to as “mixed fraction” and “mixed number”. e.g. 1 1/4 , 2 1/2 .
  • Counting 1/5 , 2/5 , 3/5 , 4/5 and 5/5 recognising that five-fifths is another name for 1, then counting on 6/5 , 7/5 , …
  • Represent; 7/5 (improper fraction) is equivalent to 1 2/5 (mixed numeral).

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Resources & Manipulatives

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.