Maths Topics
Dictionary
Decimal fraction A fraction written as a decimal, like 3/4 written as 0.75 and 5/8 written as 0.625
Denominator The number below the fraction bar; indicates the number of equivalent pieces or sets into which something is divided.
Fraction A way of representing part of a whole set. A fraction is one or more parts of something split into equal parts; fractions are made up of a numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number).
Fraction families Sets of fractions having denominators that are multiples of a single number. For example, halves, fourths, eighths and sixteenths are a family.
Improper fraction A fraction in which the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
Mixed number A number expressed as the sum of an integer and a proper fraction; having a whole part and a fractional part.
Numerator The number above the line in a fraction; indicates the number of equivalent parts being considered.
Proper fraction A fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator.
Fractions games & exercises
Fractions are crucial in maths, and well-represented in Maths-Whizz. There are over sixty exercises in Maths-Whizz Fractions topic, from Year 2 to Year 8. Many more exercises feature fractions-related questions. An understanding of fractions is vital to an understanding of decimals, percentages, ratio, and place value.
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Year 2 Fractions
Begin to recognise and find one half of shapes
The goofy paintbrush is meant to paint only half of the shapes he sees, but he doesn't always get it right. Help him identify the shapes that he's painted half of.
Recognise and find one half of small numbers
Butterflies and leaves float across the screen. You need to sort them into two groups. Use the paintbrush if you're having trouble counting them!
Year 3 Fractions
Unit fractions
Help Whizz-Bee find the shape that has a particular unit fraction coloured yellow. Remember - unit fractions are are fractions where the denominator (number at the top) is 1.
Begin to recognise simple fractions
Robots and lawnmowers don't mix, at least when it comes to cutting a fraction of the grass. Help the robot identify what fraction of the lawn is yellow.
Year 4 Fractions
Recognise fractions that are parts of a whole
Whizz-Bee is a picky nectar-sucking, honey-making so-and-so. He'll only drink from the flower if you can tell him what fraction of the flower's petals are red.
Identify two simple fractions with a total of 1
Start adding fractions to make 1 with this spooky roller-coaster ride of an exercise. Glowing pumpkins light the way along the haunted tracks to help you find the answers.
Year 5 Fractions
Recognise when two fractions are equivalent
Pizzas - it's as if they were invented for fractions! Complete this fractions exercise and be the envy of your fast-food-loving mathematician friends with your speedy skills.
Order a set of fractions
Say 'knickers!' to fractions with this number line exercise. Is one and a quarter bigger than one and a third? Make your way to the top floor and sort out muddled undies as you go.
Year 6 Fractions
Change an improper fraction to a mixed number
If mixed number-improper fraction conversions had their own stage show, it would involve Mandrills, rabbits and a nice red velvet curtain!
Change a fraction to its simplest form
Simplify fractions with robots, then program the robots with your fiendish master plan to take over the world. Or maybe just stuck to simplifying fractions.
Year 7 Fractions
Use fractions to describe parts of shapes
Identify the parts of shapes that make up a particular fraction. Click the squares, turn them green, and get a round of applause from a sealion (they're easily impressed).
Use a diagram to compare fractions
Work out which symbol shows the relationship between the fractions, and get the spray can to help out if you're stuck.
Year 8 Fractions
Calculate fractions of quantities
As any fool knows, four-legged bug-eyed aliens hate fractions, and LOVE fruit sweets. You have to help with the fractions whilst the alien gets all the sweets. More fool him!
Know that a recurring decimal is a fraction
You're working the dockside cranes and the Boss says: "Yo! Customer says only fractions that are recurring decimals on the ship!" What're you gonna do?