Year 5 Multiply Unit Fractions by an Integer Maths Challenge

Teacher Specific Information

This Year 5 Multiply Unit Fractions by an Integer Maths Challenge checks pupils’ understanding of multiplying unit fractions within a problem solving context. Pupils will sort the fractions based on the given criteria.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Fractions (including decimals and percentage)

Mathematics Year 5: (5F5) Multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams

Mathematics Year 5: (5F2a) Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number [for example, 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 1  1/5 ]

Mathematics Year 5: (5F2b) Identify, name and write equivalent fractions of a given fraction, represented visually, including tenths and hundredths