Fractions/Ratios/Proportions

Year 5 strategy 1 

Using multiplication and division 
This strategy helps you to solve equations like:         2
                                                                                   -    of    25   =   ___
                                                                                   5

Year 5 strategy 2

Using multiplication and division 

This strategy helps you to solve equations like:         3
                                                                                   -    of    ____    =   15
                                                                                   5

RESOURCES

Explanation of fractions

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How to identify fractions 

How to compare fractions 

Mixed fractions to fraction form   2  1/3 -->  7/3 

How to add fractions


HAVE A GO

Here are a list of links to on line fractions, proportions and ratios activities.

Woodlands-Junior School Maths activities  - Heaps of activities on this site

Find Grampy - He is behind the hedge, but is he 1/3 2/6 or 3/4 behind the hedge?

Find Grampy 2 - this time using the lowest fraction (not 2/4 but 1/2 -equivalent fractions) - harder

Find Granny - she hides and you have to remember where she is

Making Cookies- how fast can you make a cookie?