Y5

Maths

Calculate a Fraction of a Quantity Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
Group work
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A great resource for developing the skill of finding fractions of amounts. This Year 5 Calculate Fractions of Quantities resource encourages children to apply existing knowledge to more challenging questions. Children will be required to explain strategies as well as identify if calculations are correct or not.

This resource can be used independently or as part of paired or group-work. Children may choose to use concrete resources to check their answers and self-mark.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams