Year 6 Fractions Lesson 2 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - PowerPoint with 15 Questions

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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Every lesson includes a PowerPoint to revise the topic and a detailed lesson plan.

Why Students Will Love This Lesson:

Students will enjoy this lesson as it incorporates real-life applications of fractions, making the topic relatable and engaging. The use of visuals, such as fraction bars and pie charts, helps students understand complex concepts easily. The interactive activities encourage collaboration and allow students to see how fractions work in everyday scenarios, such as cooking or sharing food.

Sample Questions:

1. If you have \ of a pizza and your friend gives you , how much pizza do you have now?
2. Simplify .
3. What is ?

Benefits to Teachers:

• Structured Lesson Plans: Save time with ready-to-use resources.
• Engaging PowerPoints: Visual aids maintain student interest.
• Assessment Opportunities: Quizzes and worksheets to gauge understanding.
• Addressing Misconceptions: Clear explanations help clarify common errors, such as adding fractions with different denominators.

Key Points:

• Fractions with Like Denominators: Understand that you only add or subtract numerators.
• Mixed Numbers: Learn to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions for easier calculations.
• Common Misconceptions: Emphasize the importance of finding a common denominator.

Lesson Structure:

• Opening: Discuss real-life scenarios using fractions.
• Introduction to New Material: Use visual aids to introduce adding fractions.
• Guided Practice: Solve problems as a class, starting with simple examples.
• Independent Practice: Complete a worksheet focused on adding and subtracting fractions.
• Closing: Quick review and exit ticket questions.

Extension Activity:

Provide word problems involving fractions for early finishers, encouraging explanation of their thought processes.

Homework:

Assign a homework sheet with additional problems, including mixed numbers.

Standards Addressed:

• PYP Standard: Math - Number and Operations
• PYP Standard: Math - Problem Solving

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