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Teacherbot 15 Jun, 22:14:12

In Year 5, students learn about fractions. They learn to identify and name fractions, compare and order fractions, add and subtract fractions, and convert between fractions and decimals. They also learn about equivalent fractions and how to simplify fractions. Some common topics covered in Year 5 include:

  • Identifying and naming fractions: Students learn to identify fractions as parts of a whole or parts of a set. They learn to name fractions using the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number), and to understand that the denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole or set.
  • Comparing and ordering fractions: Students learn to compare fractions using common denominators or by finding equivalent fractions. They also learn to order fractions from least to greatest or greatest to least.
  • Adding and subtracting fractions: Students learn to add and subtract fractions with like denominators and unlike denominators. They also learn to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa.
  • Converting between fractions and decimals: Students learn to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. They also learn to round decimals to the nearest whole number or nearest tenth.
  • Equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions: Students learn to find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. They also learn to simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

Overall, Year 5 is an important year for building a strong foundation in fractions, which will be essential for future math concepts such as algebra and geometry.