Decimal - Fractions to decimals (1) - Starter

In a mathematics lesson tailored for Year 6 students during the Spring Term's second week, the focus is on converting fractions to decimals and understanding volume and area. The session starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity, where pupils are challenged to calculate the volume of various solids within a time limit. This exercise is designed to help students apply their knowledge of mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication to solve problems involving three-dimensional shapes.

Throughout the lesson, students work on understanding the relationship between decimals and fractions, particularly those in tenths or hundredths, and how to simplify fractions. They are presented with decimals like 0.4 and 0.25 and tasked with converting them into fractions, such as 25/100 or 2/5, and then simplifying these fractions where possible. Additionally, the lesson involves practical exercises where students must calculate the area of given shapes and determine the volume of solids. For example, they may be asked to compare the volume of 'Shape A' and 'Shape B' and complete a table with their findings. The lesson also encourages students to explore different methods of calculating area by drawing lines to divide shapes into parts and labelling each part to demonstrate their understanding of the area calculation.