Y6

Maths

Multi-Step Problems Discussion Problem

Worksheet
Group work
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Do your children need an extra challenge linked with adding and subtracting fractions? The you need this activity in your life! Our Year 6 Multi-Step Problems discussion problem includes a visually appealing question to help children consolidate their fraction knowledge. This open-ended question can be solved in multiple ways so it's a perfect challenge to have on hand.

Use this worksheet as an extension activity for independent learning, pairs or a small group discussion task. A modelled answer has been provided to support peer or self marking too.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
  • Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
  • Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions