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Multiply Fractions by Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Multiply Fractions by Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Step 11: Multiply Fractions by Fractions Year 6 Fractions Learning Video Clip

Roman, Rae and Trig are still trapped in Dr S Cape’s storeroom. They must continue to follow the clues to try and make their way out of this room and closer to the exit.

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Discussion points for teachers

1. Your next challenge is to find two discs that equal 3 3/20 when multiplied together.
Discuss the strategies needed to solve the problem.

2. How much blue chemical will he need to use to complete his chemical reaction?
Discuss the strategies needed to solve the problem. Discuss the important information in the question.

bottles of blue chemical will be needed.

 

3. Help Roman, Rae and Trig solve Dr. S. Cape’s problem.
Discuss strategies for calculating the answers. Discuss whether the correct answer is given as a possible solution .
Dr S Cape has made a mistake! The correct answer is not given as a possible solution.

4. What fraction should Dr S Cape have given as a possible solution? Give your answer as both a mixed number and improper fraction.
Discuss the calculation carried out. Discuss which fraction is the correct answer.

5. Help Roman, Rae and Trig to answer the calculation.
Discuss strategies for calculating the answers. This question is open-ended for the children to explore.
Various answers, for example:

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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