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INTRODUCTION
The learning programme for grade six consists of five modules:
1. Number concept, Addition and Subtraction
2. Multiplication and Division
3. Fractions and Decimal fractions
4. Measurement and Time
5. Geometry; Data handling and Probability
COMMON AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS (LO 1; 2 AND 5)
LEARNING UNIT 1 FOCUSES ON COMMON FRACTIONS
OWN METHOD
1.2 3
1.3 1
1.4 2
Do you remember what you told one another about the subtraction of fractions during the class discussions? You should know by now that it can be done in more than one way. Calculate the following by using the method you find easiest:
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TIME FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT
It is very important that you have a thorough understanding of the work we have done so far. Indicate how you feel about the work by placing a tick in the appropriate block:
I can | Altogether unsure | Very unsure | Slightly unsure | Altogether sure |
simplify fractions. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
do addition with fractions that have denominators that are multiples of one another (e.g. + ) (LO 1.8). | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
determine the smallest common multiple (common denominator) of two fractions(e.g. + ) and then add them together. (LO 1.8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
calculate the sum of two mixed numbers (e.g. + ). (LO 1.8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
correctly subtract fractions from one another. (LO 1.8) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Learning Outcome 1: The learner will be able to recognise, describe and represent numbers and their relationships, and to count, estimate, calculate and check with competence and confidence in solving problems.
Assessment Standard 1.8: We know this when the learner estimates and calculates by selecting and using operations appropriate to solving problems that involve:
1.8.3 addition and subtraction of common fractions with denominators which are multiples of each other and whole numbers with common fractions (mixed numbers).
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