Step 9 Objective
Use efficient methods to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
Probing questions
See also probing questions for Step 8.
If I divide one fraction by another I will always get a smaller answer –
true/false? Why? Explain.
Give pupils some examples of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions with common
mistakes in them. e.g.
Ask them to talk you through the mistakes and how they would correct them.
The answer is:
What is the question?