Channel 4 Learning



Programme 7: Get Some Fraction Action
Relating fractions to division

Sad Man introduces Mr Girhalf, Third Bird and Snorter. They like to make fractions but before they can show what they can do, Bad Man interrupts and starts dividing Mr Girhalf and friends into fractions. The contestants do well in the warm-up session. In the Street, Bad Man causes confusion by giving away chocolate money. In the Great Hall the contestants decide on a strategy for finding different fractional amounts and succeed in winning another Maths Card.

Viewers' Challenge

When working out a fraction, do you:

Divide by the bottom number then multiply by the top?
Multiply by the top then divide by the bottom number?
It doesn't matter which you do first?
None of these

Click on a letter above to choose an answer.