Y6

Maths

Fraction of an Amount Discussion Problem

Worksheet
Group work
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Take children's knowledge of fractions to the next level with this Year 6 Fraction of an Amount Discussion Problem. This resource is designed to inspire creative thinking, curiosity, and develop mathematical thinking and discussion. It includes two different deeper level problem-solving questions where children's skills are really put to the test. Children can work through these problems multiple times, as they are designed to give multiple outcomes.

Great to use in class as an extension activity after children have completed the rest of the resources in this lesson. They will require a good level of knowledge in order to tackle these questions. Ideal for pairs or small group work, or open up the discussion and include the whole class. An example have been provided for children to compare their outcomes to.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents [for example, 0.375] for a simple fraction [for example, 3/8]