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Year 5

What is a fraction?

Mathematics lesson 1 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn what a fraction is and how it can be represented in different ways. You'll need objects to count (for example, coins, beans or pegs), paper and a pencil.

Halves and quarters

Mathematics lesson 2 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn about fractions of halves and quarters and how they can be represented. You'll need the final challenge from the last lesson, A4 paper and a pencil.

Equivalent fractions for a half

Mathematics lesson 3 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn about equivalent unit fractions relating to halves, quarters and eighths. You'll need a pen or pencil, the fraction kit from last lesson, A4 paper, scissors and a ruler.

Counting in fractions

Mathematics lesson 4 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn to count in unit fractions (1/2, 1/4, 1/8) and record equivalent fractions as numerals and in words. You'll need your fraction strips from last lesson, paper and a pen.

Finding fractions of collections

Mathematics lesson 5 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn to find unit fractions with different wholes. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper.

Thirds, sixths and ninths

Mathematics lesson 6 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn about thirds and their related fractions. You'll need a pen or pencils and A4 paper, a ruler and scissors.

Equivalent fractions for a third

Mathematics lesson 7 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn about thirds as a unit fraction and related fractions. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper and the fraction kit that you have made.

Counting in fractions

Mathematics lesson 8 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn to count in thirds, sixths and ninths in a unit fraction. You'll need a pencil and paper and your fraction kit for halves and thirds.

Finding fractions of collections

Mathematics lesson 9 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn to find unit fractions in a collection of objects. You'll need a pencil and paper and some objects you can count (for example, pasta, counters or gum nuts) and your fraction kit.

Fifths and related unit fractions

Mathematics lesson 10 for year 5 (Series 2)

Learn about fifths as a unit fractions and their related fractions. You'll need a pen or pencil and A4 paper, scissors, a ruler and a collection you can use as counters (for example, gumnuts, pasta or small toys).

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