Farm fence fractions
In this third lesson in the series, we explore farm and paddock design as we delve into the world of fractions, decimals and perimeter using Cuisenaire rods or Unifix cubes as fencing materials.
Note: Year 5 (fractions only); Year 6 (includes decimals and percentages).
This lesson was developed in collaboration with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT).
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| Year level(s) | Year 5, Year 6 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Collaborative learning, Concrete Representational Abstract model |
| Keywords | unit fractions, common fractions, perimeter, Maths Hub lesson plan |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Critical and creative thinking |
| Strand and focus | Number, Measurement |
| Topics | Fractions, Decimals, Percentage |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M5N05
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies
AC9M5M02
Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
AC9M6N04
Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers
AC9M6N05
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions
AC9M6N07
Solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate
AC9M6M02
Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems |
| Numeracy progression |
Interpreting fractions (P8)
Additive strategies (P9) Understanding units of measurement (P6) |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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