Year 6 Fabulous Fraction

This morning, Year 6 have been busy solving problems with their mathematical knowledge. For the past week they have been learning how to find equivalent fractions and simplify them. The task involved the children using their knowledge of times tables facts to find common multiples of their numerator and denominator to see if the fractions could be simplified and then matched. 

This morning Santana and Kynan separately managed to match fractions to find equivalents. They both employed different methods to approach their problem: Kynan lined up the possibilities then ruled them out, but Santana worked out individual fractions and then matched them. "I never realised that times tables were so important to fractions!" Said Santana. 

Other children took on the challenge of tarsia puzzles. They found it challenging to match individual fractions and also create the pyramid required to complete the puzzle. "I keep having to move triangles around and check my answers," stated Sian. 

The children exercised excellent reciprocity and resilience this morning. Great job, Year 6!