Understanding fractions (age 7+)
Communicate with mathematical precision: use correct place-value and fraction vocabulary, specify units in measurement answers, and use notation accurately
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When your child gives a maths answer involving measurements or fractions, do they include the correct units — like "3½ metres" or "2.5 kg" — and use the right symbols throughout?
Communicate with mathematical precision: use correct place-value and fraction vocabulary, specify units in measurement answers, and use notation accurately
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- Consistently specify units in measurement answers (e.g. '35 cm' not '35')
- Use fraction vocabulary precisely (numerator, denominator, equivalent)
- Write equations with correct notation including £/p, >, <, = and fraction symbols
“When your child gives a maths answer involving measurements or fractions, do they include the correct units — like "3½ metres" or "2.5 kg" — and use the right symbols throughout?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Mathematical Thinking
- Age range
- Ages 7–8