Multiplying fractions (age 11+)

Description

Interpret fractions and percentages as operators — find a fraction or percentage of an amount by multiplying, understanding that 'of' means multiply (e.g., 3/4 of 200 = 3/4 × 200 = 150)

Mastery Evidence

• ✓ Calculate a fraction of a given amount by multiplying
• ✓ Calculate a percentage of a given amount by converting to a decimal and multiplying
• ✓ Use the operator interpretation to solve multi-step problems involving discounts, taxes, and portions