Y6

Maths

Understand Fractions as Division Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
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Build understanding of how fractions link to division using this resource.

This Year 6 Understand Fractions as Division Reasoning and Problem Solving worksheet will help children see the link between fraction and division, and how a fraction is equivalent to dividing the numerator by the denominator. Children will identify mistakes in short division calculations that represent fractions being converted to decimals, reason if a statement about converting a fraction into a decimal is correct and use clues to find a fraction from its decimal equivalent. All answers are provided for ease of marking!

A varied fluency resource is also available for this small step.


Curriculum Objectives

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