Y6 Maths
Mixed Addition and Subtraction Lesson
This Year 6 Mixed Addition and Subtraction lesson covers the prior learning of adding a subtracting fractions where one or both fractions are mixed numbers or improper fractions, before moving onto the main skill of adding and subtracting mixed numbers and simplifying their answers.
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 Objectives
Mathematics Year 6: (6F2) Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
Mathematics Year 6: (6F3) Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1
Mathematics Year 6: (6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
Mathematics Year 6: (6F11) Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts
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2 Teaching Support
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of subtracting proper fractions from mixed numbers where the denominators are direct multiples of one another, before moving onto the main skill of subtracting fractions. 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.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This Year 6 Subtracting Fractions lesson covers the prior learning of adding a subtracting fractions where one or both fractions are mixed numbers or improper fractions, before moving onto the main skill of adding and subtracting mixed numbers and simplifying their answers.
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Reasoning Activity
This Year 5 Add Mixed Numbers Reasoning Practice game checks pupils’ understanding of adding mixed numbers together and giving explanations for their answers.
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 Mixed Addition and Subtraction Game has been designed to check pupils' understanding of adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of adding and subtracting mixed numbers and simplifying their answers.
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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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Challenge Activity
This Year 6 Mixed Addition and Subtraction Maths Challenge is designed to check pupils' understanding of adding and subtracting mixed numbers and improper fractions.
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 9 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.
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Consolidation Pack
This Fractions Consolidation Year 6 pack has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate skills learned.
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Learning Video Clip
Roman, Rae and Trig have moved to the next room in Dr S Cape’s Escape room – the underground store room. He has set them a treasure hunt of clues which they continue following until they reach the final box and a note from Dr S Cape.
