Y3 Maths

Year 3 Order Fractions

This Year 3 Order Fractions lesson covers the prior learning of ordering numbers, before moving onto the main skill of ordering fractions.

The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.

National Curriculum Objective

Mathematics Year 3: (3F2) Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small denominators

Mathematics Year 3: (3F3) Compare and order unit fractions and fractions with the same denominators

Mathematics Year 3: (3F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole

Mathematics Year 3: (3F10) Solve problems that involve the above objectives

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Lesson Slides

Lesson Slides

These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of ordering numbers, before moving onto the main skill of order fractions. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.

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Modelling PowerPoint

Modelling PowerPoint

This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.

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Lesson Slides

Lesson Slides

These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.

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Video Tutorial

Video Tutorial

In this Ordering Fractions Video Tutorial, Vanessa shows pupils how to use pieces of straw and bar models to order fractions.

1 Prior Learning

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This worksheet recaps prior learning of ordering numbers, before moving onto the main skill of ordering fractions.

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Video Tutorial

Video Tutorial

Aaron shows pupils how to order 3-digit numbers using digit cards in this Ordering Numbers Video Tutorial.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 3 Ordering Numbers Game checks pupils’ understanding of ordering numbers in ascending and descending order.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 3 Ordering Numbers Interactive Animation consists of four questions to consolidate pupils’ understanding of placing 3-digit numbers in ascending and descending order.

2 Varied Fluency

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 3 Order Fractions Game checks pupils’ understanding of ordering fractions.

2 Reasoning & Problem Solving

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This order fractions extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the order fractions lesson.

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Mixed Practice

Mixed Practice

This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of order fractions.

Reasoning and Problem Solving from the old Resource Pack
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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.

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Discussion Problem

Discussion Problem

This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.

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Challenge Activity

Challenge Activity

This Year 3 Fractions Ordering Activity is designed to check pupils' understanding of ordering fractions. Pupils will order a list of fractions in ascending order.

2 Homework

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Worksheet

Worksheet

This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.

2 Additional Activities

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Consolidation Pack

Consolidation Pack

This Fractions Consolidation Year 3 resource will help your pupils consolidate their understanding of Summer Block 1: Fractions.

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Home Learning Pack

Home Learning Pack

This Summer week 3 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.