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Year 5 | Fractions: Autumn Block 4: Week 11 – Lesson Resource Pack

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Year 5 | Fractions: Add Unit Fractions Within 1 – Lesson Resource Pack

Help pupils add related unit fractions with confidence using this complete Year 5 lesson pack. Following the White Rose small steps, the lesson uses bar models and number lines to show how related denominators link together and how to find a common denominator before adding.
Children practise adding simple unit fractions, matching denominators and explaining their methods clearly. The pack supports secure reasoning without overcomplicating the steps.

What’s included in this lesson pack?

  • Year 5 fractions PowerPoint introducing adding related unit fractions
  • Differentiated worksheets using visual models and short written methods
  • Reasoning and problem-solving sheet to deepen understanding
  • Lesson plan with clear guidance, key questions and common misconceptions

Curriculum links

  • Compare and order fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number
  • Identify and write equivalent fractions
  • Add and subtract fractions with the same or related denominators

Part of our Year 5 Autumn Block 4: Fractions within the Maths Masters scheme, designed for whole-class teaching with clear progression and built-in challenge.