UKS2 (Year 5 and 6) multiplying fractions (including Mixed numbers and improper fractions)

Learning Objectives

Starter:

• To multiply whole numbers by proper and improper fractions

Main Lesson:

• To multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers (Year 5)


• To multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form (Year 6)


• To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers(KS3)

This lesson consists of:

A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder problems where the children find the fraction of a whole number A connect activity challenging children to consider what happens when fractions are multiplied together.

An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to revise how to multiply whole numbers by fractions (by dividing by denominator and multiplying by numerator) and explaining physically and visually why when a fraction is multiplied by a fraction that answer is always smaller. A series of slides teaching the method of multiplying fractions together using correct mathematical language.

A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to multiply whole numbers by fractions, fractions by fractions and mixed numbers and improper fractions by proper fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. Answers included to ease marking.

A final AFL / Next Steps task, providing three arithmetic questions for the children to answer based on ability