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In Year 4, pupils typically continue to build on their understanding of fractions, including the following key concepts:
1. **Equivalent Fractions:**
– Recognising and understanding equivalent fractions.
– Simplifying fractions.
2. **Comparing and Ordering Fractions:**
– Comparing fractions with the same numerator or denominator.
– Ordering fractions.
3. **Adding and Subtracting Fractions:**
– Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.
– Understanding and applying the concept of common denominators.
4. **Multiplying Fractions:**
– Introduction to multiplying fractions, usually with whole numbers or other fractions.
5. **Dividing Fractions:**
– Introduction to dividing fractions, often in the context of real-world problem-solving.
6. **Problem-Solving:**
– Solving word problems involving fractions in various contexts, such as measurement, time, and money.
7. **Decimals and Fractions:**
– Connecting fractions to decimals and understanding the relationship between the two.
8. **Fractions of Quantities:**
– Finding fractions of quantities and solving related problems.
9. **Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions:**
– Understanding mixed numbers and improper fractions.
10. **Using Fractions in Geometry:**
– Applying fractions to describe and compare shapes, angles, and measurements.
Throughout Year 4, pupils engage in practical activities, visual representations, and problem-solving tasks to develop a deep understanding of fractions. Teachers often use manipulatives, diagrams, and real-world examples to help students grasp these concepts.
