Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 16 – Divide Fractions by Integers (2)

Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 16 – Divide Fractions by Integers (2) Support your Year 6 pupils in mastering fraction division with this curriculum-aligned lesson focused on dividing fractions by whole numbers. The resource includes structured teacher planning, differentiated worksheets, and reasoning tasks, designed to build both procedural fluency and deep mathematical understanding. Learners will: Practise dividing proper fractions by integers, extending their understanding beyond introductory examples. Use the reciprocal multiplication approach —turning a division by a whole number into multiplication by its reciprocal. Develop reasoning by responding to prompts like “Explain why dividing by 3 means multiplying by one-third.” Tackle challenges through differentiated tasks that scaffold learning for those still grasping concepts and stretch the more confident learners. This lesson is ideal for guided instruction, mastery consolidation, or independent practice, offering clarity and depth in one of the most complex Year 6 fraction operations.