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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA5-3
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-14NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-K-Y9-04NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-K-Y8-05NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-24NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y8-15NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y8-16
Resources
- Alpha textbook: Multiplying Fractions, Ex 8.01, pg 119
- Alpha textbook: Contextual Questions, Ex 8.02, pgs 120 & 121
- CorbettMaths worksheetQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- Top (referring to numerator)
- Bottom (referring to denominator)
- Cross-cancellation
- Of
Task goals
- Multiply two fractions by multiplying the numerators and multiplying the denominators.
- Simplify a product of fractions using its highest common factor, including by cross-cancelling before multiplying.
- Multiply a whole number by a fraction.
- Convert a mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.
- Check whether a claimed product of fractions is correct, and compare two products to decide which is greater.
- Solve real-world problems that require multiplying fractions, such as finding a fraction of a fraction of a quantity.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
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Multiplying Fractions
Do
Connecting multiplying or dividing decimals with multiplying or dividing fractions (e.g. 0.3 × 0.15 = 3/10 × 15/100)
Statement▸
Year 9 · Number · Number structures and operations
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-14
Know
Multiplying a fraction by an equivalent form of 1, such as 3/3, results in an equivalent fraction.
Statement▸
Year 9 · Number · Number structures and operations
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-K-Y9-04
Also under NA5-3:
For teachers
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