Year 6 Fractions - PowerPoint

In a comprehensive series of lessons tailored for Year 6 pupils, the focus is on mastering various aspects of fractions in preparation for the Maths SATs examinations. The initial lesson delves into simplifying fractions, where students learn to identify equivalent fractions that use the smallest numbers possible. This is achieved by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the largest common factor. For instance, the fraction 15/30 can be simplified to 1/2. The lesson emphasises utilising knowledge of times tables, doubling, and halving to make the simplification process easier. Students are encouraged to test their understanding with a worksheet on simplifying fractions and reflect on their progress.

Subsequent lessons build on this foundation, with the second lesson exploring how to find equivalent fractions. Students are challenged to discover fractions that are equivalent to given examples such as one sixth, one eighth, or one half, understanding that equivalent fractions, despite appearing different, hold the same value. A worksheet on equivalent fractions provides practical application of the concept. The third lesson introduces adding and subtracting fractions, teaching students to convert fractions to have common numerators and denominators before performing the operations. They are encouraged to work in pairs, discuss different solution methods, and consider if multiple answers are possible. The fourth lesson moves on to finding fractions of amounts, exemplified by a practical scenario involving school children on a trip, where students calculate the number of children on each coach and the specific age breakdown. This lesson concludes with a worksheet and answers for self-assessment.