Bite-sized explanations. Real-world logic.
No tricks. No endless drilling.
Free download. Parent-friendly. Designed for P2-6.
Created by ex-MOE educators using our LEAP Framework
(Logic → Equation → Application → Patterns)
Tabby
Fractions don’t need to feel like a maze of rules. When children understand the whole, the parts, and the pattern, fractions start to make sense.
Polly
Okay but… why does my child understand it today, then forget everything tomorrow?
That’s usually a foundation issue — not a “do more” issue. This guide helps you fix the foundation calmly.
Tabby’s Advice
Before your child writes any working, ask this:
“Fraction of what?”
Because in word problems, the whole can change.
Wait… the whole can change?
Yes. If the question says “of the remainder”, the remainder becomes the new whole. Once your child spots this, many “careless” mistakes disappear.
Imagine a pizza.
The whole pizza is 1. If we eat some slices first, the “whole” we’re working with is now what’s left.
Fractions questions work the same way. The numbers are not the problem — the story is.
A structured guide built for understanding first, then practice.
How to spot the right strategy from the first sentence so your child stops guessing and starts identifying patterns.
Deep dives into Branching (remainder), Equating numerators, Working backwards, and the Unitary method (LCM).
Step-by-step examples that don't skip the "why". Written in parent-friendly language that avoids the "teacher-speak" barrier.
Focused practice questions plus a final checklist to ensure your child is exam-ready and foundation-firm.
So it’s not just a stack of questions?
No. It’s a guide — the goal is understanding first, then practice.
Understands basic fractions, but freezes on multi-step problem sums.
Mixes up “of the remainder” and takes the fraction from the wrong whole.
Struggles to compare fractions or simplify consistently without second-guessing.
Needs a calmer, more structured way to revise than endless, repetitive drilling.
Use it to build early fraction sense and prevent foundations gaps before they become major hurdles in upper primary.
Use it to tackle complex multi-step questions and exam-style problems with logic instead of mechanical memorization.
(Answered by Ms Tabby)
Tabby: No. Fractions start early and keep coming back. This guide is designed to support Primary 2–6 families at every stage of the journey.
Tabby: We keep it structured and bite-size. Start with one section at a time. Fractions should feel calmer, not heavier.
Tabby: 15–20 minutes, 3 times a week is enough. Focus on one pattern, one mistake, one fix. Consistency beats intensity.
If your child keeps repeating the same mistake, it usually means they need scaffolded reteaching — a way of looking at the same problem through a different lens.
Okay, that’s the kind of help parents actually need — someone to fix the foundation.
Exactly. Once the logic is clear, the drills become easy.
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By Ms Tabby — Ex-MOE HOD · 19 years teaching Primary Math
