Lesson 15

In this lesson, children calculate fractions of an amount. They will learn that the denominator is what they divide by to find one part and the numerator is how many of those parts are needed. They will use arrays and bar models to support their understanding. There is a teaching presentation and differentiated resources with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions.

Year 6 Mathematics

Content Descriptors

V8.4

Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies ACMNA127 )

V9

Solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate AC9M6N07

Differentiation:
There are three levels of differentiation in this pack: ‘working towards,’ ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’.

Level of this Pack:

Age: 11-12
Australia: Grade 6...