Maths
Stretch – Reverse Fractions: Finding the Whole
Stretch (universal 11+): find the whole amount when a fraction of it is known, including multi-step contexts.
MathsAge 11+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Find one part from a known fraction, then multiply up to the whole.
- Solve 'what fraction is left' then 'find the whole' problems.
- Use bar models for reverse-fraction problems.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsOne Part, Then the WholeWhat Is Left, Then the WholeMulti-Step and the Forward Trap
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
clozematchingquiz
Example quiz question
⅖ of a number is 16. What is the number?
- 32
- 6.4
- 80
- 40
Show the answer
Answer: D. 40
⅕ is 8.