Year 6 · Autumn term · weeks 8 to 9 · Number
Year 6 Fractions A worksheets
Year 6 Fractions A is taught in the Autumn term, weeks 8 to 9. This block has 9 steps: Equivalent fractions and simplifying; Equivalent fractions on a number line; Comparing and ordering fractions (denominators); Comparing and ordering fractions (numerators); Adding and subtracting simple fractions; Adding and subtracting any two fractions; Adding mixed numbers; Subtracting mixed numbers; Fraction problems with several steps.
Steps in this block
Step 1: Equivalent fractions and simplifying
Find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions.
Step 1 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 2: Equivalent fractions on a number line
Show equivalent fractions at the same point on a number line.
Step 2 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 3: Comparing and ordering fractions (denominators)
Compare fractions using a common denominator.
Step 3 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 4: Comparing and ordering fractions (numerators)
Compare fractions by making the numerators the same.
Step 4 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 5: Adding and subtracting simple fractions
Add and subtract fractions where one denominator is a multiple of the other.
Step 5 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 6: Adding and subtracting any two fractions
Add and subtract fractions with any denominators.
Step 6 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 7: Adding mixed numbers
Add mixed numbers, including those with different denominators.
Step 7 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 8: Subtracting mixed numbers
Subtract mixed numbers, including exchanging.
Step 8 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersStep 9: Fraction problems with several steps
Solve multi-step problems with fractions.
Step 9 · scaffolded and not scaffolded sheets with answersHow to use this block
Work through the steps in order. For each step, start the class on the Expected sheet and give Developing or Greater depth sheets where needed. Every worksheet has a separate answer sheet, so children can mark their own work or you can mark it with a marks column. Use the Make a sheet page, or the teacher guide, if you want to know more.