Year 6Addition & Subtraction

Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 12 – Mixed Addition and Subtraction

Curriculum-aligned Year 6 lesson: tackle mixed addition and subtraction of fractions—including mixed numbers—with planning, differentiated worksheets, and reasoning prompts.

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The objective it teaches

Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

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Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 12 – Mixed Addition and Subtraction Boost your Year 6 pupils’ fraction fluency with this comprehensive, curriculum-aligned lesson on mixed addition and subtraction of fractions. This premium resource includes structured teacher planning, differentiated worksheets, and reasoning tasks to help pupils gain confidence in solving addition and subtraction problems involving a mix of proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. Pupils will: Build fluency by adding and subtracting various fraction types, including mixed numbers. Use equivalent fractions to align denominators before performing calculations. Deepen mathematical reasoning through prompts like “Explain why converting to a common denominator is essential.” Access scaffolded tasks that support diverse learning abilities and encourage independent problem-solving. Ideal for guided teaching, small-group interventions, or independent consolidation sessions, this lesson empowers pupils to approach mixed-fraction calculations with clarity and confidence.Read more

What you get, 4 files

PDFPlanningThe small step plan, key questions and misconceptions.
PDFTeaching slidesReady to put on the board.
PDFWorksheetsA sheet for each of the three levels in this pack, with the stars in the header.
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Addition & Subtraction, Year 610 numbered lessons

Lesson 1Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 1 – Add and Subtract Integers
Lesson 2Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 2 – Add and Subtract Integers
Lesson 12 · you are hereYear 6: Fractions: Lesson 12 – Mixed Addition and Subtraction
Lesson 14Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 14 – Square and Cube Numbers
Lesson 15Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 15 – Square and Cube Numbers

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Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 12 – Mixed Addition and Subtraction

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