Year 5 | Fractions: Autumn Block 4 – Week 9 lesson pack
Build secure understanding of equivalent fractions and mixed numbers with this Year 5 fractions lesson pack. Aligned with White Rose small steps, pupils practise spotting and proving equivalence (unit and non-unit), then convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers using visual models and efficient methods.
What’s inside
- Year 5 fractions PowerPoint covering equivalence, improper fractions and mixed numbers
- Differentiated worksheets: unit and non-unit equivalence, recognising equivalent fractions, converting improper ↔ mixed
- Reasoning and problem-solving challenges (including “always, sometimes, never” and applied word problems)
- Clear lesson plan with teaching guidance, assessment prompts and common misconceptions
Teaching focus this week
- Find fractions equivalent to a unit fraction
- Find fractions equivalent to a non-unit fraction
- Recognise and justify equivalent fractions
- Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
These steps mirror the sequence in the plan and use bar models, number lines and short methods to secure fluency and reasoning. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Curriculum links
- Identify, name and write equivalent fractions, represented visually (including tenths and hundredths)
- Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other
- Write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number
Part of our Maths Masters Year 5 Autumn term fractions unit. Ideal for whole-class teaching with targeted stretch and support.
