Fractions - Multiply a Mixed Number by an Integer - Starter

In the context of a Year 5 mathematics lesson during the Spring Term's eighth week, pupils are introduced to the concept of multiplying mixed numbers by integers. The lesson starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity that challenges the students to solve fraction multiplication problems within a four-minute time frame, aiming to bolster their quick-thinking skills with fractions. As the lesson progresses, the students are tasked with writing down the correct calculations for models provided, which include multiplying integers by fractions to find the product. This exercise helps to solidify their understanding of how to handle mixed number operations.

Additionally, the lesson includes a practical task where students must draw a shape on a grid that has an area greater than one shape but less than another, further developing their spatial awareness and ability to estimate and calculate area. The lesson also introduces the concept of translation in geometry, where students are asked to describe the movement from one point to another on a grid. They learn to articulate this movement in terms of directions and units, such as '3 left and 5 up' or '4 right and 1 up', which enhances their grasp of coordinates and transformations on a plane. This multifaceted approach aims to deepen their mathematical understanding through a combination of numerical, spatial, and geometric activities.