Number (fractions): Hungry Caterpillar

Further Challenges

• What fraction of Terry’s original leaf was left over?  What fraction of Larry’s original leaf was left over?
• A third caterpillar, called Catherine, was also munching on an identical leaf from the shape tree. Over the course of a day she ate the same amount as Larry. However, the fractions that she ate in the morning, afternoon and evening were different. What might these fractions be?

• The fabulous Fraction Match (which appears on the NRICH website) can be used to help children build their teamwork skills, whilst demonstrating an understanding of common fractions (halves, thirds and quarters).

• Try the following nature-themed ‘fractions of quantities’ lessons from the Natural Curriculum:

Unexpected Guests        Singapore’s Otters       Bat Volcano