Maths

Spring 1

This term, we will focus on Fractions, Measurements, Ratio and Algebra. It's set to be a busy term!

Year 6 will work on the following objectives:

Fractions

Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination.

Compare and order fractions including fractions greater than 1.

Generate and describe linear number sequences (with fractions).

Add and subtract fractions with different denominations and missed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions.

Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form e.g. ¼ x ½ = 1/8

Divide proper fractions by whole numbers e.g. 1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6.

Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents e.g. 0.375 for a simple fraction 1/8.

Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.

 

Measurement: Converting Units

Solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to three decimal places where appropriate.

Use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation up to 3dp.

Convert between miles and kilometres.

 

Number: Ratio

Solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts.

Solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found.

Solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and multiples

 

Number: Algebra

Use simple formulae.

Generate and describe linear number sequences.

Express missing number problems algebraically.

Find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns.

Enumerate possibilities of combinations of two variables.