Fractions - Mix of multiplying and dividing - Starter
Maths Resource Description
The resource from masterthecurriculum.co.uk provides a comprehensive set of exercises for Year 6 students, focusing on the application of fractions in various mathematical operations. The exercises are part of the Autumn Term curriculum, specifically for Week 10, Day 5. The "Fluent in Four" revision section challenges students to quickly and accurately perform calculations that involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. These problems are designed to test and reinforce students' fluency in dealing with fractions, an essential skill for mastering the mathematics curriculum at this level.
Additionally, students are tasked with finding the perimeter of an irregular shape, which requires them to add the lengths of all sides. The lengths provided are 6m, 16m, 11.5m, 10m, and 20m, and although the diagram is not to scale, the students must use these measurements to calculate the total perimeter. Another component of the exercises includes conversion problems, where students must convert pints into millilitres. Example conversions include 1/22 pints, 1/41 pints, and 3.5 pints, with the corresponding millilitres to be calculated. These activities are aimed at enhancing students' practical understanding of measurements and their conversion, which is a vital aspect of their mathematical development.