Maths- fractions

 Learning objectives: I can compare and order fractions/ I can add and subtract fractions. 


This week the children in Year 6 have been working hard on their understanding of comparing and ordering fractions throughout their maths lessons. We have been concentrating on using our previous knowledge of multiples and factors in helping us to either simplify or find equivalent fractions. The children looked at converting the fractions or mixed number to have the same denominator in order to compare or order them. 

After a few lessons on working on comparing and ordering, we have begun to look at adding and subtracting fractions. Again the children used their previous knowledge of multiples and factors to convert fractions to have the same denominator in order to subtract or add them together. 

As you can see, some of the work produced has been fantastic. 








  

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