Students learn about multiplying and dividing with fractions and mixed numbers using both visual and written methods. Learning progresses from finding the product of two fractions to using reciprocal value to divide one mixed number by another.
This unit takes place in Year 8 Term 2 and follows on from working with fractions in Year 7.
Develop fluency
Reason mathematically
Solve problems
Number
Problem solving lesson on two-way tables and frequency trees.
Three typical exam questions to revise on plotting quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs.
Linking cumulative frequency graphs to ratio, percentages and financial mathematics.