Band 3

Fractions Under Pressure

How to train Band 3 students to keep structure while solving timed fraction problems.

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Anchor the denominator first

Students score faster when they identify a common denominator before touching the numerators. The method reduces unforced mistakes under time pressure.

Use a two-pass timing model

First pass: solve obvious marks. Second pass: return to higher-weight problems with a calmer read of the wording.

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