National Curriculum Objective
Mathematics Y3: (3F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole [for example, 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7 ]
Mathematics Y4: (4F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
Mathematics Y5: (5F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number
Mathematics Y6: (6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
Differentiation:
Beginner Fractions such as 2/5 and 1/4. Denominator is always the same and under 10. Answers equal less than 1 whole. Picture prompts. Aimed at Year 3 Developing.
Easy Fractions such as 2/5 and 1/4. Denominator is always the same and under 10. Answers equal less than 1 whole. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Tricky Fractions such as 3/10 and 2/5. Denominator is always the same. Answers can be less than 1 whole or mixed numbers. Aimed at Year 3 Mastery/Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Expert Fractions such as 3/10 and 2/5. Denominators can have double or half patterns. Answers can be less than 1 whole or mixed numbers. Aimed at Year 5 Developing.
Brainbox Fractions such as 4/18 and 4/9. Denominators can have patterns within all multiplication tables, only one denominator will need to be multiplied to make them the same. Answers can be less than 1 whole or mixed numbers. Answers need to be simplified. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.
Genius Fractions such as 4/9 and 2/6. Denominators can have patterns within all multiplication tables, sometimes both denominators will need to be multiplied by different factors to make them the same. Answers can be less than 1 whole or mixed numbers. Answers need to be simplified. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.
Worksheets include answers.
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