Improper fractions and mixed numbers

A complete lesson for first teaching what mixed numbers and improper fractions are, and how to switch between the two forms.

Activities included:

Starter:
Some quick questions to test if pupils can find remainders when dividing.

Main:

• Some examples and a worksheet on identifying mixed numbers and improper fractions from a pictorial representation.
• Examples and quick questions for pupils to try, on how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction.
• A set of straight forward questions for pupils to work on, with an extension task for those who finish.
• Examples and quick questions for pupils to try, on how to simplify an improper fraction.
• A set of straight forward questions for pupils to work on, with a challenging extension task for those who finish.

Plenary:
A final question looking at the options when simplifying improper fractions with common factors.

Worksheets and answers included.

Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!