Y6 Mathematics
Fraction of an Amount Lesson
This Year 6 Fraction of an Amount lesson covers the prior learning of finding unit and non-unit fractions of amounts, before moving onto the main skill of finding a fraction of an amount.
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: (6F6) Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents [for example, 0.375] for a simple fraction [for example, 3/8]
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of finding unit and non-unit fractions of amounts, before moving onto the main skill of fraction of an amount. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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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
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
In this Fractions of an Amount Video Tutorial, Martin shows pupils how to calculate fractions of an amount through the use of bar models and times tables.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This Year 6 Fraction of an Amount lesson covers the prior learning of finding unit and non-unit fractions of amounts, before moving onto the main skill of finding a fraction of an amount.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 5 Fraction of an Amount Game checks pupils' understanding of finding fractions of amounts in contexts such as money and measures.
2 Varied Fluency
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Worksheet
This worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill for this lesson.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 6 Fraction of an Amount Game checks pupils' ability to find fractions of amounts in different contexts.
2 Application
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Worksheet
This fraction of an amount extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the fraction of an amount lesson.
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of fraction of an amount.
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Worksheet
This fraction of an amount extension task includes a challenge activity which can be used to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the multiply fractions by fractions lesson.
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Discussion Problem
This Discussion Problems 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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Interactive Activity
This Year 6 Fraction of an Amount Maths Challenge is designed to check pupils’ understanding of finding fractions of an amount.
2 Homework
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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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Home Learning Pack
This Autumn week 11 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.
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Learning Video Clip
Roman, Rae and Trig need two final keys so as they can escape. They must solve fraction of amount puzzles and problems to gain one of the keys.
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Consolidation Pack
This Fractions Consolidation Year 6 pack has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate skills learned.
