3. A Aspiration Share the level ladder to show how to make progress… I Independence Make the ways of working explicit… M Motivation Use lots of different formats for games, activities,… S Success!

4. Today we are Going Mental about Fractions!

5. As you know, We have all been learning about fractions!  So now is the time to practise  So that we can get really quick!  Some things we want to ‘just know’ – without thinking  Other things we want to be able to work out quickly in our heads  And some things we may need to make some jottings

6. Let’s practise fractions!! Learning Objective : Identify fractions on a number line Level (Year) 5 Find Grammy Use your white-boards to show your answer!

7. The big fractions level ladder Fractions Identify fractions of a shape or set Identify fractions on a number line Find fractions of an amount / multiply fractions Compare fractions Order fractions Add & subtract fractions Find equivalent fractions Mixed numbers Convert between fractions & decimals 7 Identify fractions Identify fractions on a number line Multiply fractions Compare fractions & decimals Order fractions & decimals Add & subtract fractions with different denominators Find equivalent fractions Simplify fractions Convert between fractions & decimals 6 Identify fractions Identify fractions on a number line Multiply fractions Compare fractions with different denominators Order fractions with different denominators Add & subtract fractions with different denominators Find equivalent fractions Simplify fractions Convert between fractions & decimals 5 Identify fractions Identify fractions on a number line Find fractions of numbers - with denominators including multiples of 10 & 5 Compare fractions and mixed numbers with denominators in the same family Order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators in the same family Add & subtract fractions with related fractions & mixed numbers Find equivalent fractions Recognise mixed numbers, proper & improper fractions Convert between mixed numbers & improper fractions Convert between common fractions & decimals 4 Identify fractions with denominators up to 12 & hundredths Identify proper fractions on a number line Find fractions of numbers - with denominators up to 12 & hundredths Compare fractions, including unit fractions Order fractions, including unit fractions Add & subtract fractions with the same denominator – simplifying Find equivalent fractions of a given fraction Convert fractions to decimals 3 Identify fractions with small denominators up to 10 Find fractions of numbers - with small denominators up to 10 Compare fractions using diagrams and fractions with the same denominator Order fractions using diagrams and order fractions with the same denominator Add & subtract fractions with the same denominator – no simplifying Find equivalent fractions with small denominators, using diagrams 2 1/2s, 1/3s, 1/4s Find 1/2s, 1/3s, 1/4s of numbers Use Compare fractions using diagrams Use Order using diagrams 2/4 = 1/2 1 Half, quarter Find half of a set

8. Going Mental! Amazing Mental Maths Fraction Booklets  For every objective at every level - year  Usually about 4 games for each  All different, to maintain interest  Provide several opportunities to practise the same objective  All have some form of scoring  Generally played by individuals  Each game is played 3 times to see progress

9. WAYS OF WORKING  Think hard and work smart  Try challenging problems  Get stuck and make mistakes  Make up your own problems  Organise your work well  Learn to use mathematical vocabulary  Describe things to the whole group  Work with different partners  Check your own progress  Decide what you need to improve

10. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Identify fractions Level 3 - Page 2 – activity 4 Just google Gordon’s modules for lots of great activities!

11. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Identify fractions Level 4 - Page 2 – activity 2 Adverts a problem?

12. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Identify fractions Level 5 - Page 2 – activity 4 Don’t forget to put the lid on!

13. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Identify fractions Level 6 - Page 2 – activity 3

14. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Identify fractions Level 7 - Page 2 – activity 2 You need to know about equivalent fractions!

15. Thoughts so far?

16. Learning Objective Find equivalent fractions & simplest form 5 Use factors & multiples to find equivalent fractions 4 Find equivalent fractions 3 Use charts to find equivalent fractions & extend the lists

17. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Find equivalent fractions Level 3 - Page 7 – activity 1 A simple game from Sheppard Software!

18. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Find equivalent fractions Level 4 - Page 8 – activity 3 Straight forward!!

19. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Find equivalent fractions Level 5 - Page 8 – activity 1 A bit more interesting!

20. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Find equivalent fractions Level 6 - Page 8 – activity 1 Another Sheppard Software!

21. Let’s play some fraction games! Learning objective : Find equivalent fractions Level 7 - Page 8 – activity 4 Simply the best!!!

22. Will it work for your classes? Have a go & give me some feedback?!