Primary maths: Fractions

Help primary learners overcome any fear about fractions with help from these hand-picked activities, lesson ideas and games

Tes Resources Team

Matching Fractions Activity For Children In KS1 & KS2

KS1 and KS2 fractions activities, worksheets and lessons you can use with your primary pupils 

Sometimes the best way to overcome any worry or concern your pupils may have when approaching a topic like fractions is by adding a handful of fresh ideas to your toolbox. With that in mind, we've picked out just some of the activities, worksheets and lessons that the Tes community have to offer. Why not take a look at what they've come up with?

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Year 1 Fractions - halves and quarters
missgsteacherthings25

Year 1 Fractions - halves and quarters

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4 worksheets that focus on separating shapes and numbers into halves and quarters. HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Feel free to ask any questions or let me know of any problems regarding my resources by emailing me directly, especially if you have any requests or ideas I can create: MissGsteacherthing...
Simple Fractions Treasure Hunt
dh2119

Simple Fractions Treasure Hunt

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This is a free-standing resource on simple fractions. It involves questions like 1/4 of 20 up to things like 3/7 of 14. It's taken from a Murder Mystery Package I wrote hence it includes a small riddle element at the end. There are two levels of difficulty (A is easier than B) that both have ...
Fraction Flashcards
TheLittleTeachersCorner

Fraction Flashcards

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This is a set of fraction flashcards. I have used these with a class to help them learn the key vocabulary when discussing fractions. This pack includes: * Fractions * Vocabulary * Blank cards to write your own. When printed and laminated they are super durable and can be written on without ruin...
Simplifying Fractions
Krazikas

Simplifying Fractions

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This resource contains a 27-page workbook / 27 worksheets (with answers) on simplifying fractions. Tasks include: identifying common factors of pairs of numbers identifying the highest common factor simplifying fractions with bar models and fraction walls simplifying fractions - non pictorial apply...
Year 1: Fractions
Andrew Long

Year 1: Fractions

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Fractions Year 1: This is a complete five lesson resource pack for teaching all fractions objectives in Year 1. Included is a 25 page pack of differentiated activities (LA, MA and HA), a stunning 45 page flipchart (ActivInspire, PowerPoint and PDF formats) to help introduce and deliver lessons. A...
Fractions - Year 2
Online_Teaching_Resources

Fractions - Year 2

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Fractions - Year 2 In this year 2 maths teaching resource pupils are taught to recognise, find, name and write fractions of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity as per the curriculum objectives of the year 2 maths programme of study (Number - fractions). Fractions - Year 2 is editable...
My Name in Fractions Worksheet
PersonalisedEducation

My Name in Fractions Worksheet

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This document is a quick and easy way fractions activity that is also perfect way to display student work. The 'Words as Fractions' is a great way to incorporate the word of the day or combine Math with other topics. ******************************************************************** ** Personal...
Fractions of Amounts Tarsia Puzzle - by Classroom Secrets
ClassroomSecrets

Fractions of Amounts Tarsia Puzzle - by Classroom Secrets

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## Fractions of Amounts Tarsia Puzzle This game for Year 2 and Year 4 has six differentiated levels to practise finding fractions of amounts. This pack includes: KS1 and KS2 Fractions of Amounts Tarsia Game Tri-Jigsaw with tiles mixed up for children to cut out themselves. Placemat for childre...
Comparing Fractions Game Mats
island_primaryteacher

Comparing Fractions Game Mats

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The *Comparing Fractions: Card Battle* game mats were designed to engage students through developing their fraction knowledge and skills. o Game boards focus on different skills comparing 2 or 3 fractions. o Print on card or laminate for multiple use. o Perfect for practising mathematical skill...