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This is a lovely resource for a one-off lesson, for either year 5 or 6, on using the Butterfly Method to add and subtract fractions. In this resource you will find: a detailed lesson plan, a 17 page flipchart (PowerPoint, ActivInspire and PDF formats) for whole class teaching, a beautiful animation demonstrating the process, a worksheet and challenge activity + answers.

BONUS RESOURCES: A random worksheet generator (for consolidation, revision, early-bird or homework) AND three beautifully designed posters to display in your classroom.

Objectives covered:

Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

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rebecca_lessing

5 years ago
5

Fantastic resource for my support grade 6 math group. Clear and fun, with a few challenges too for the students who need a stretch. Thank you for sharing!

maria66

5 years ago
5

Really visual and easy to share with a year 6 who is struggling to grasp this challenge.

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