Hook
Keys to Success

Mini Lesson:

Brainstorm Key Language:

fraction, numerator, denominator, part and whole

Create an anchor chart on A3 with these terms and visual examples.

Independent
Create fraction wall and how it is helpful

Model the fraction wall using this link and show connection between equivalent fractions.

Students to create a NEAT 'fraction' cheat sheet in their maths book that can be built on and referred to. At this stage only include definition, basic equivalents, representing parts of a whole... 

A double page will be needed but save lots of space...lots more learning to do!

Support: Use the blank Fractions wall template

Reflection

What is the difference between part of a whole figure and part of a whole collection? 

Examples for an object or figures include cutting up a a whole orange into equal pieces.

Examples of a collection include a carton of eggs and all the planets in the solar system (as per the hook video).

Hook
Keys to Success

Mini Lesson
How can we order fractions?

Comparing and Ordering Fractions PowerPoint.pptx

Work our way through this powerpoint that talks about finding a common denominator to be able to compare and order fractions.

Independent

Comparing Fraciton with the same denominators T2-M-1234-Year-6-Order-Fractions-Activity-Sheet_ver_4.pdf

T2-M-1668-Comparing-Fractions-with-the-Same-Denominator-Activity-Sheet_ver_4.pdf

Comparing Fractions with DIFFERENT denominators

Extension:  Teacher to set Mathspace differentiated activities to accommodate students needing more challenging tasks.

Reflection

Let's recap our thinking from today... 

Hook
Keys to Success
Skip count by halves, thirds etc. - Play Buzz (e.g) 4 is Buzz and we are counting by 1/2

https://www.timestables.com/

Mini Lesson
Math Antics - Types of Fractions

Fractions on a number line: Using a mini whiteboard each, work out what fraction is represented on each number line, checking and clarifying misunderstandings as you go.  

Independent
Using the provided fraction cards, work together to order the fractions from smallest to larg au-n-2549019-fraction-number-line-cut-and-paste_ver_1.pdf est.

t2-m-4725-fractions-word-number-and-picture-matching-cards-matching-cards_ver_2.pdf

T2-M-1998-UKS2-Mixed-Number-and-Improper-Fractions-Dominoes.pdf

Ask students to justify why they chose their particular places in the ordering process.

Support: Students complete Fractions on a number line activity to reinforce concept

Reflection

Hook
Keys to Success
Skip count by halves, thirds etc. - Play Buzz (e.g) 4 is Buzz and we are counting by 1/2

https://www.timestables.com/

Mini Lesson
Fractions on a number line: Using a mini whiteboard each, work out what fraction is represented on each number line, checking and clarifying misunderstandings as you go.  

Independent
Using the provided fraction cards, work together to order the fractions from smallest to larg au-n-2549019-fraction-number-line-cut-and-paste_ver_1.pdf est.

t2-m-4725-fractions-word-number-and-picture-matching-cards-matching-cards_ver_2.pdf

T2-M-1998-UKS2-Mixed-Number-and-Improper-Fractions-Dominoes.pdf

Ask students to justify why they chose their particular places in the ordering process.

Support: Students complete Fractions on a number line activity to reinforce concept

Reflection

What was challenging? What is clearer for you now? Is there anything you can add to your Fractions cheat sheet? Include two number lines - one with like denominators and one with unlike denominators (use equivalent fractions to help you!) 

Hook
Keys to Success
How many unique combinations of fractions can you come up with that equal 1? Eg 1/2 + 1/2  (hint: do you have to have the same denominator???)

Mini Lesson
Explore adding and subtracting fractions with concrete materials. Use full packets of textas or pencils and show connection between the physical and written fraction.

What happens when you have more pencils than you need to make a full packet? What does this look like as a fraction? It is called an improper fraction. How can you then turn it into a proper fraction (mixed whole and parts).

Independent
Choose the appropriate leveled worksheet to practise adding and subtracting. Remember both denominators MUST BE THE SAME to add or subtract and what you do to the bottom you must do the top!

maths-unit-adding-and-subtracting-fractions-year-6.pdf

Support: Students can play some games to practise adding and subtracting.

fraction-hut.pdf

fraction-freeze-subtracting-adding-like-fractions-game.pdf

Reflection
Prompts to promote reasoning.