The objective of this challenge is to enter three fractions each one larger than the one before. The fraction to get you started is one tenth.
Please check you have typed in a fraction correctly
Enter a fraction less than one but greater than
1Please check you have typed in a fraction correctly
Congratulations. You have completed all of the challenges.
There is a trophy waiting for you.
This activity comprises of five challenges each one requiring you to type in one more fraction than the previous challenge and each starting with a different fraction. The starting fractions are one tenth, one quarter, one third, one half and four sevenths. A Transum Trophy is available for completing all of the challenges.
A vinculum is a mathematical symbol. It is a line that goes either above or below an expression or series of digits to show that they are grouped together. A vinculum servers the same purpose as a pair of brackets in many situations. The line drawn in the middle of a fraction has been called a vinculum by some which is convenient, particularly when considering the order of operations in an algebraic fraction or a fraction where the numerator or denominator is a calculation.
There are many more fraction activities, visual aids and lesson starters on our Fractions topic page and here are some recommended activities from that page.
Visual AidFraction Wall The traditional fraction wall diagram showing the relationship between simple fractions. This visual aid may help some pupils complete the Vinculum challenge. |
ChallengeFraction Line Arrange the fractions in order from smallest to largest. There are three different versions of this fraction ordering activity providing different levels challenge. |
ExerciseEquivalent Fractions Practise finding equivalent fractions numerically and in fraction diagrams. This is a classic exercise presented in three levels of difficulty. |
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Mathematicians are not the people who find Maths easy; they are the people who enjoy how mystifying, puzzling and hard it is. Are you a mathematician? Comment recorded on the 26 March 'Starter of the Day' page by Julie Reakes, The English College, Dubai: "It's great to have a starter that's timed and focuses the attention of everyone fully. I told them in advance I would do 10 then record their percentages." Comment recorded on the 3 October 'Starter of the Day' page by S Mirza, Park High School, Colne: "Very good starters, help pupils settle very well in maths classroom." |
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