Adding and subtracting fractions - Bundle 1

This resource bundle contains:

- 25 slide PowerPoint presentation introducing bar modelling for fraction addition and subtraction, including worked examples and problems for pupils to work on;
- 2 support worksheets to accompany the activities in the PowerPoint;
- Activities to support literacy/vocabulary work, including two word scrambles and one wordsearch;
- Find the mistakes activity to address common misconceptions;
- Problem-solving activities, including using fraction addition to find the perimeter of 2D shapes and solving a shopping-based problem in context;
- Supporting documentation with a full outline explaining how to use the resources;
- All resources provided with a complete set of answers/solutions.

This resource bundle addresses the following Programme of Study objectives:
- Year 5: Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number;
- Year 6: Add and subtract fractions with different denominators using the concept of equivalent fractions;
- Key Stage 3: Use the four operations, including formal written methods, applied to proper fractions.