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Skills questions a one half b one quarter c two quarters d one third e two thirds f three quarters

2 Write the following common fractions using numerals.

3 Using all of the following digits, answer the following questions.

5 8 9 3 4 2 9 1 a What is the smallest number that you can write? b What is the largest number that you can write? c Write five numbers starting with 9, using the digits. d Write the same five numbers, using words. g one fifth h three fifths

4 Draw number lines that show where the following numbers are placed. The first one is done for you. a –4

Mathematical literacy

5 Draw a sketch showing the fraction 5 8 . Explain the different parts of the fraction, and give the mathematical term for each part.

Application tasks

6 Read the following news article. Identify and explain all the numbers you find in the article.