Adding Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Adding Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Step 7: Adding Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Roman, Rae and Trig are still trapped in Dr S Cape’s study. Help them to solve the fraction addition problems by combining chemicals to reach given amounts and joining together lengths of rope.

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Discussion points for teachers

1. To complete the puzzle, select two colours of ink that can be added together to fill the empty jars to the correct level.
Discuss the fractions in each jar. Discuss strategies for finding fractions to equal the given totals. Discuss whether the fractions need to be converted into improper fractions to complete the calculations.

2. Your target fraction is 3 5/9. Use two pieces of rope to reach this amount. You don’t have long!
Discuss how many fractions have a denominator with a common factor or common multiple of 9. Discuss strategies for solving the problem.
Various answers, for example:
         

3. Use the number cards to complete the statement below. The combination will help you to unlock the safe and lead you to your next clue. Each number can only be used once.
Discuss which side of the statement needs to equal the biggest fraction. Discuss strategies for solving the problem.
Various answers, for example:
         

4. Roman thinks there is more than one way to solve the calculation, is he correct?
Discuss the solutions found in the previous questions. Compare different solutions found.
He is correct, there is more than one solution to the problem.

5. Which solution will unlock the safe.
Discuss the solutions found for the previous questions. Discuss totals which are equivalent to the totals given by Dr S Cape.

National Curriculum Objectives

Mathematics Year 6: (6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

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