Fun Scavenger Hunt | Add and Subtract Fractions | Unlike Denominators | Year 6

This scavenger hunt is a fun, minimal prep way to practise adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators (no mixed numbers) to your Year 5 or 6 class.

Your Year 5/Year 6 pupils will have 20 questions to practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators using a range of equations, visual fraction models and word problems.

Best of all, it’s minimal prep – just print and hide – so all you have to do is chill and enjoy your evening.

Note: this scavenger hunt does not have any mixed numbers - adding and subtracting mixed numbers is coming soon to Brown Bear Resources! Be sure to check back soon!

How to use:

Solve the question at the bottom of the page in the pink box.
Hunt for the answer which will be in a blue box at the top of the page on another card hidden somewhere around the room.
Once you’ve found that card, record the letter in the yellow star and answer the question in the pink box underneath. (The recording sheet is available as a print or digital version)
Now you can hunt for the corresponding answer on another hidden card.
Repeat until you have completed the 20 question loop.
What’s included:

Page 1: Credits

Page 2: Instructions

Page 3-22: Twenty Scavenger Hunt cards

Page 23: Recording Sheet

Page 24: Answer Sheet

Question types:

All of the questions are fractions with unlike denominators and no mixed numbers. (Adding and subtracting mixed numbers is coming to my store soon!)

Included are a range of…

• Equations

• Visual fraction models

• Word problems

Use these games for:

*Test/ SATS Prep

*Working with partners (can differentiate by pairing high attaining pupil with low attaining)

*Whole-Group Games (like loop cards)

*Individual Progress Monitoring

*Substitute teacher lesson

I hope that this resource brings fun and creativity to your classroom. If you enjoyed using it, please support my small business by leaving me a review.

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