Y6

Maths

Fractions as Division Discussion Problem

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A fabulous discussion problem set in a real-life context. This Year 6 Fractions as Division Discussion Problem encourages children to use their prior learning when exploring the different ways of helping Mr Cotton divide the silk amongst his customers!

An engaging and thought-provoking resource, this worksheet will really help to further children's understanding of viewing fractions as division and to reinforce conversion between fractions and decimals.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Divide proper fractions by whole numbers [for example, 1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6 ]
  • Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents [for example, 0.375] for a simple fraction [for example, 3/8]