Y6

Maths

Mixed Addition and Subtraction Discussion Problem

Worksheet
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Are there any budding detectives amongst you? If so, this Year 6 Mixed Addition and Subtraction Discussion Problem would be perfect!

Taking part in a treasure hunt and cracking codes are just two of the ways in which children can challenge their own knowledge and understanding of multi-step problems using this resource.

Designed to inspire curiosity and promote mathematical discussions amongst children, this resource could be used as a paired or small group activity. The choice, of course, is all yours!


Curriculum Objectives

  • Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
  • Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1
  • Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
  • Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts