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- Year 5
Multiply a mixed number by a whole number bridging a whole
I can multiply a mixed number by a whole number where the fractions bridge a whole.
- Year 5
Multiply a mixed number by a whole number bridging a whole
I can multiply a mixed number by a whole number where the fractions bridge a whole.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Partition the mixed number into a whole number and a fraction.
- Multiply the whole number part by the whole number factor.
- Multiply the fraction by the whole number using unitising language.
- Recombine the partial products to calculate the overall product.
Keywords
Mixed number - A whole number and a fraction can be combined to form a mixed number.
Compare - You compare to find out what is the same and what is different. You can compare numbers or expressions to find out if one is greater than or less than another.
Partitioning - Partitioning is the act of splitting an object or value into smaller parts.
Common misconception
Pupils may look to calculate each expression straight away.
Ensure pupils are encouraged to estimate expressions, showing how this can be more efficient particularly when looking to compare expressions. The product is not always needed.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Multiply a mixed number by a whole number bridging a whole, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Multiply a mixed number by a whole number bridging a whole, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the numbers greater than 1
Q2.Tick expressions where the product would be greater than one whole.
Q3.Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions.

Q4.Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions.

Q5.Write in the missing number.

Q6.Tick the correct product. $$ 5\frac{2}{7} $$ × 3 =
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions.

Q2.Write in the missing product. 2 × $$ 3\frac{4}{8} $$ =
Q3.Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions.
