Multiplying proper fractions and mixed numbers worksheet

In the worksheet designed for enhancing the multiplication skills of KS2 students, Activity 1 provides an interactive approach to multiplying proper fractions with whole numbers. Students are encouraged to engage with the concept through the use of 'proper fractions digit cards' and 'whole number digit cards'. The activity involves selecting one card from each pile and performing multiplication between the chosen proper fraction and whole number. To reinforce understanding and accuracy, students then exchange their calculations with peers for verification, promoting collaborative learning and peer review.

Activity 2 adds a creative dimension to the learning process by inviting children to design a poster that summarises the steps involved in multiplying a proper fraction by a whole number. This task encourages students to consolidate their understanding of the concept through visual representation, using large plain paper sheets and coloured marker pens to create their educational artwork. For those who enjoy a musical twist to learning, there's a variation offered where students can compose a rap that encapsulates the multiplication steps, adding rhythm and rhyme to the mathematical procedure. The objectives of these activities are clear: to enable students to multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, with the support of tangible materials and visual aids.