MYP 2Year 8Term 1
Fractions, Percentages, Decimals
Number
Statement of inquiry
By understanding equivalence and relationships between fractions, decimals, and percentages, we can represent quantities in different ways and make accurate comparisons and decisions.
Assessed against
The MYP criteria this unit is marked against.
- Knowing and Understanding
- Investigating Patterns
What this unit covers
The sub-topics taught, in the order the department teaches them.
- 8.1.1 Forms of fractions: mixed numerals, improper fractions, equivalent fractions
- 8.1.2 Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages
- 8.1.3 Four operations with fractions
- 8.1.4 Percentage increase and decrease using fractions and decimals
8 objectives
Learning objectives
What students should be able to do by the end of this unit.
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- Understand the concept of a fraction as a representation of division and a part of a whole.
- Convert between mixed numerals and improper fractions.
- Simplify fractions and find equivalent fractions.
- Write two or more fractions with a common denominator.
- Add and subtract fractions with the same and with different denominators.
- Multiply fractions, including by a whole number and by a mixed numeral.
- Divide fractions, including by a whole number.
- Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
Review pack
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MYP framing
- Focus ATLs
- Communication: Represent quantities clearly using fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Self-Management: Choose efficient methods and check accuracy
- Key concepts
- Equivalence – same value, different forms
- Relationships – connections between number forms and operations
- Representation – expressing quantities as fractions, decimals, or percentages
- Global context
- Fairness & Development: Understanding proportional relationships allows us to compare, adjust, and interpret quantities in financial, social, and everyday contexts.
- Community engagement
- Community Building
- Budgeting and discount scenarios
- Interpreting percentages in media and advertising
- Peer explanation of proportional strategies