Make teaching improper fractions to mixed numbers simple with this ready-to-use Year 4 lesson.

Students learn how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers using division, visual models, and number lines. The focus is on understanding grouping, remainders, and representing fractions in multiple ways.

This structured lesson supports students to build strong conceptual understanding by connecting division, fractions, and visual representations while developing confidence across different strategies.

What’s included:

• Lesson slides (with learning intention & success criteria)
• Teacher guidance and lesson notes
• Differentiated task cards (3 levels)
• Anchor chart (A3 printable)
• Student scaffold (number line support)
• Intervention support resource

Why teachers love it:

✔ Ready-to-teach lesson structure

✔ Print & go resources

✔ Clear progression of skills

✔ Differentiation built in

✔ Includes targeted intervention support

✔ Saves planning time

Curriculum alignment:

Aligned to Australian Curriculum v9

Year 4: AC9M4N03 – Represent and compare fractions and locate them on a number line

Please note:

PDF format (non-editable)

This is lesson 3 of Unit 2. Unit 2 is a 5-lesson unit on fractions as numbers on a number line

Each lesson follows the same structured format for consistency and ease of teaching