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Maths Assignment Fractions form part of the Number and the Number System strand in the Framework for the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS). They form part of a wider topic of fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. Work on this topic begins in the foundation stage, and progresses across Key Stages one and two, becoming more broad and deep as it does so. Teaching in this area must consider this progression, accounting for different ages and ability levels, so the progression is steady and new concepts are introduced that build on others which are secure. In doing this, teaching must also be aware of the possible misconceptions which may arise in children, so they are anticipated and planning is used to either overcome or avoid them. Details of how fractions are reflected in the foundation stage, Key Stages one and two curriculum and the NNS can be found in Appendix 1 and...

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