Year 5 · Autumn term · weeks 9 to 12 · Number
Year 5 Fractions A worksheets
Year 5 Fractions A is taught in the Autumn term, weeks 9 to 12. This block has 17 steps: Fractions equivalent to a unit fraction; Fractions equivalent to a non-unit fraction; Recognising equivalent fractions; Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers; Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions; Comparing fractions less than 1; Ordering fractions less than 1; Comparing and ordering fractions greater than 1; Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator; Adding fractions within 1; Adding fractions with a total greater than 1; Adding to a mixed number; Adding two mixed numbers; Subtracting fractions; Subtracting from a mixed number; Subtracting from a mixed number (breaking the whole); Subtracting two mixed numbers.
Steps in this block
Step 1: Fractions equivalent to a unit fraction
Find fractions that are equal to a unit fraction.
Step 1 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 2: Fractions equivalent to a non-unit fraction
Find fractions that are equal to a fraction with a numerator more than 1.
Step 2 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 3: Recognising equivalent fractions
Spot which fractions are equivalent and find missing numbers.
Step 3 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 4: Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers
Change improper fractions into mixed numbers.
Step 4 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 5: Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions
Change mixed numbers into improper fractions.
Step 5 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 6: Comparing fractions less than 1
Compare fractions that are less than 1.
Step 6 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 7: Ordering fractions less than 1
Put fractions that are less than 1 in order.
Step 7 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 8: Comparing and ordering fractions greater than 1
Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers greater than 1.
Step 8 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 9: Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator
Add and subtract fractions that have the same denominator.
Step 9 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 10: Adding fractions within 1
Add fractions where one denominator is a multiple of the other and the total is within 1.
Step 10 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 11: Adding fractions with a total greater than 1
Add fractions where the total is greater than 1 and write the answer as a mixed number.
Step 11 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 12: Adding to a mixed number
Add a fraction or a whole number to a mixed number.
Step 12 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 13: Adding two mixed numbers
Add two mixed numbers.
Step 13 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 14: Subtracting fractions
Subtract fractions with the same denominator or with one denominator a multiple of the other.
Step 14 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 15: Subtracting from a mixed number
Subtract a fraction or a whole number from a mixed number.
Step 15 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 16: Subtracting from a mixed number (breaking the whole)
Subtract from a mixed number when you have to break one whole.
Step 16 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 17: Subtracting two mixed numbers
Subtract one mixed number from another.
Step 17 · not scaffolded sheet 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.