Y5

Maths

Add and Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator Supporting Activity

Practical
Teacher-led
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This Year 5 Add and Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator support activity is a small, group activity that can be used in-class or as part of an intervention to give children a little extra support in adding and subtracting fractions. It's a hands-on, practical approach to the step, allowing time for children to explore the skills required to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator using concrete resources. Instructions and a list of required resources are provided so that any supporting adult is able to deliver the activity confidently.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number [for example, 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 1 1/5 ]
  • Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number