Why do this
problem?
This
problem gives practice in calculating with fractions and
encourages different ways of representing and recording.
Key questions
What could you draw or write down to help you?
Have you tried working backwards?
What fraction of the total time for the cinema and shopping
is the $10$ minutes of shopping?
So how long did they spend in total watching the film and
shopping?
Possible extension
Andy's
Marbles is a similar problem which might make a good
follow-up activity.
Possible support
Fair Feast
would be a good problem to try first if children find
calculating with fractions difficult.