Y5 Maths
This Year 5 Subtract Fractions lesson covers the prior learning of subtracting two fractions, before moving onto the main skill of subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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 5 (5F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number
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These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of subtracting two fractions, before moving onto the main skill of subtracting fractions with different denominators. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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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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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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Jade demonstrates how to subtract fractions with different denominators in this Subtract Fractions Video Tutorial. She provides practical demonstrations on a bar model and a number line and uses key terminology including numerator, denominator and difference.
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This Year 5 Subtract Fractions lesson covers the prior learning of subtracting two fractions, before moving onto the main skill of subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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In this Subtract 2 Fractions Video Tutorial, Laura shows pupils how to subtract fractions that have the same denominator. She uses a visual representation to start with and then uses a number line to demonstrate different methods of subtracting. She uses key terminology such as numerator and denominator.
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This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.
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This Year 5 Subtract Fractions Game is designed to check pupils' understanding of subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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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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This Year 5 Subtract Fractions Maths Challenge checks pupils’ understanding of subtracting fractions. Pupils will solve a problem that uses subtraction of fractions with different denominators.
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This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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These Fractions worksheets are fantastic at helping your pupils practice their reasoning and problem solving skills. This pack contains two different question types for Year 5 Spring Block 2.
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This Spring week 8 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets