Year 6 | Fractions: Solve Mixed Questions with Fractions – Lesson Resource Pack
Support pupils as they work through a range of fraction calculations in this Year 6 mixed-fractions problem-solving lesson pack. Aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps, the lesson helps pupils apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions to word problems. Clear bar models guide pupils through multi-step reasoning, choosing the correct operation, and checking whether an answer should be larger or smaller than the original amount. Children also recap key skills such as finding common denominators, simplifying, and converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
What’s included in this lesson pack?
- Year 6 fractions PowerPoint for solving mixed fraction questions
- Differentiated Year 6 fractions worksheets linked to multi-step fraction problems
- Problem-solving challenge sheets where pupils compare worked examples and spot errors
- Detailed lesson plans with guidance, key questions and misconceptions
Curriculum links
- Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers
- Multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers
- Divide proper fractions by whole numbers
- Solve multi-step problems using the four operations
This lesson pack is part of our Year 6 Autumn Block 4: Fractions (calculations) unit within the Maths Masters scheme. Each resource supports reasoning and problem-solving with clear modelling and engaging activities.
