Y6 Maths
This Year 6 Adding Fractions lesson covers the prior learning of converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, before moving onto the main skill of adding mixed numbers 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 6: (6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
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These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, before moving onto the main skill of adding fractions. 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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During this Adding Fractions Video Tutorial, Martin shows pupils how to add mixed numbers by using two different methods.
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This worksheet recaps prior learning of converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, before moving onto the main skill of adding mixed numbers with different denominators.
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This Year 5 Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers game includes five questions designed to check pupils' understanding of improper fractions and mixed numbers.
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This Year 5 Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions activity checks pupils' understanding of converting mixed numbers to their equivalent improper fraction.
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This Year 5 Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Matching Game checks pupils' understanding of converting improper fractions into mixed numbers.
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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 6 Adding Fractions Game comprises five questions designed to check and consolidate pupils' understanding of adding fractions and mixed numbers together.
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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 varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of adding fractions.
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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 6 Adding Fractions Maths Challenge aims to support pupils' ability to add fractions. Pupils will drag and drop digits to complete a comparison statement.
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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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This Autumn week 9 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.
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This Fractions Consolidation Year 6 pack has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate skills learned.
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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.