Fractions - Add 2 or more fractions (Using Models) - Worksheet

This worksheet provides a practical approach for children to learn how to add two or more fractions using bar models. Bar models visually represent each fraction, making it easier for students to understand the concept. Initially, children are presented with bar models to help them add the fractions. They then progress to drawing their own bar models to solve given questions. The worksheet encourages the development of reasoning skills as children shade incomplete bars to represent fractions and use clues to determine the fractions before adding them together.

In addition to fluency exercises, the worksheet includes reasoning and problem-solving tasks where students need to verify if fractions have been added correctly and explain their reasoning. Using bar models, they determine the fractions that have been combined and find different ways to reach a given sum. For example, students may be asked to add fractions such as 1/5 + 1/5, 3/4 + 1/4, and 6/7 + 5/7. The worksheet also challenges students to work out fractions from clues, such as finding a numerator that is half of three tens minus six times two, with a denominator of two times six. This engaging method of learning helps children to deepen their understanding of fractions and develop their mathematical reasoning skills.