Fractions - Add fractions - Starter

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson, students are presented with a series of exercises to enhance their understanding of fractions, addition, and the concept of perimeter. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity, where students are encouraged to refresh their arithmetic skills. The tasks include dividing a three-digit number by a single-digit number, and solving a problem involving the division of a number represented as hundreds, tens, and ones by a quantity that is '3 more than 5'. The use of a bar model is introduced to help visualise and complete sentences related to fractions, specifically tenths, where students must identify how many tenths are coloured blue, yellow, or in total.

Further reinforcing their numeracy skills, the students are tasked with adding two three-digit numbers, 354 and 638. They are provided with counters arranged in hundreds, tens, and ones to aid their calculations, offering a tangible method to understand place value and addition. Lastly, the concept of perimeter is explored through the calculation of the distance around a given rectangle. Students are asked to measure and sum the lengths of the sides, ensuring to include the correct units in their answer. This set of activities is designed to solidify the foundational mathematical skills of Year 3 students in an engaging and interactive way.