Equivalent Fractions on a Number Line Reasoning and Problem Solving

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Are pupils confident in comparing and ordering fractions on a number line? Our Year 6 Equivalent Fractions on a Number Line resource practises the skills of simplifying, comparing and ordering fractions through a range of reasoning and problem-solving questions. This resource comes with 3 differentiated sheets, complete with answers and can be used either independently, in pairs or in groups.

Differentiation:

(Developing) Questions to support placing and comparing fractions less than 1 on a number

line. Denominators are direct multiples.

(Expected) Questions to support placing and comparing fractions on a number line whose

denominator are multiples of each other. Some use of improper fractions and mixed

numbers less than 2.

(Greater Depth) Questions to support placing and comparing fractions on a number line

whose denominators are not multiples of each other and may require simplifying. Some

use of improper fractions and mixed numbers less than 2.

This resource is designed to align to White Rose Maths version 3. Classroom Secrets Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to White Rose Education Limited. Our products are original to Classroom Secrets Limited and any reference to White Rose Maths is solely for the purpose of indicating compatibility and does not imply any association with White Rose Education.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
  • Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1

Tags

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

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