Young mathematicians work through the concept of converting a shaded ten-frame into a mixed number and a decimal. Learners must first identify the number of wholes. Then, they find the fraction part. After writing the mixed number, pupils write the corresponding decimal.

Concepts

decimals, fractions, mixed numbers

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Distribute to learners absent on the day of the lesson
• Project the sheet onto the board using a document camera

Classroom Considerations

• Intended as an introduction to converting visuals into fractions and decimals
• Assumes class members are familiar with writing decimals 

Pros

• Allows pupils to see a relationship between fractions and decimals
• Shaded visuals are in blue

Cons

• Resource is brief and basic with only two practice problems

Common Core

5.NBT.A.3.a