UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Dividing fractions (mixed numbers and improper fractions) by whole numbers

Learning Objectives

Starter:

• To multiply whole numbers by proper and improper fractions

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• To associate a fraction with division

Main Lesson:

• To solve problems involving division and division, including scaling by simple fractions (Year 5)


• To divide proper fractions by whole numbers (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 multiply 2 fractions together. A connect activity challenging children to consider what happens when fractions are divided by a whole number.

An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to revise demonstrate what happens when fractions are divided by whole numbers. A series of slides teaching the linking the division fractions by whole numbers to dividing fractions together using correct mathematical language.

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

A final AFL / Next Steps task, providing two incorrectly answered arithmetic questions for the children to identify the mistakes made and find the correct answer (showing their workings).