By the end of this unit, students will:
- Understand the concept of improper fractions and mixed numbers.
- Add and subtract improper fractions and mixed numbers using appropriate methods.
- Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers when necessary.
- Apply the concept of adding and subtracting these types of fractions to solve real-life and mathematical problems.
Curriculum Alignment: Key Stage 3: Number
Use the 4 operations, including formal written methods, applied to integers, decimals, proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers, all both positive and negative