Fractions - Subtract from whole amounts (Bar Models) - Starter

In a Year 4 maths lesson focused on subtracting fractions from whole amounts using bar models, students are presented with a series of exercises to develop their fluency in working with fractions. The task involves using bar models to visually represent the subtraction of fractions, with exercises such as subtracting 7/15 from a whole number and finding the difference between 26/16 and a missing fraction to result in 18/16. This visual approach helps students understand the concept of fraction subtraction in a concrete manner.

Additionally, the lesson includes a practical application of maths skills in the form of a class performance table, where students must determine how many of their peers scored more than 80 points in a maths exam, using the provided scoring intervals. To further challenge their understanding of measurements, students are tasked with comparing volumes in litres and millilitres, using relational symbols such as less than, greater than, or equal to. These exercises not only reinforce the students' ability to work with fractions and measurements but also integrate comparison skills, thereby offering a comprehensive approach to learning maths concepts.