Fractions - Fraction Problem Solving - Planning

In a comprehensive lesson plan tailored for Year 5 students, the focus is on solving problems involving fractions. The lesson is structured to reinforce the students' understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication of fractions through a series of word problems. The class begins with a starter activity that recaps previous learning and sets the stage for the day's tasks. Using resources such as worksheets and a presentation, students are introduced to key vocabulary including terms like fraction, operation, numerator, and common denominator. The session progresses with hands-on activities, where students use bar models to compare fractions and solve problems related to pizza portions. They learn to appreciate the importance of denominators when comparing fractions and explore different methods for finding equivalent fractions.

The lesson continues with further activities that challenge students to add and multiply mixed numbers. They are encouraged to use various strategies, such as converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and using bar models to visualize the calculations. Group work and problem-solving worksheets foster collaboration and discussion among students, allowing them to share different approaches to the problems. The plenary involves a reflection on the lesson's learning objectives and the skills employed, such as addition, multiplication, and subtraction. Students are reminded to always revisit the question to ensure they've fully addressed it. The lesson plan is differentiated to cater to varying levels of proficiency, from working towards expected understanding to achieving greater depth, with the aim of building fluency in solving one-step and multi-step word problems involving different mathematical operations.