Year 3 Fractions - Problem-Solving Investigations

These in-depth maths investigations are open-ended problem solving activities for Year 3 children.

In-depth Investigation: Fraction Clues
Children use their knowledge of fractions and tables to find mystery numbers.

In-depth Investigation: Fraction Bets
Children look at fractions and make a hypothesis of which ones are closest. They then test this out by placing fractions on a line.

In-depth Investigation: Greedy Guzzler
Children explore which is the greater fraction of a set amount. They also fold strips to look at the fractions.

These investigations will develop maths meta-skills, support open-ended questioning and logical reasoning, and enable children to learn to think mathematically and articulate mathematical ideas.

These problem-solving investigations come from our Year 3 Maths Blocks. Each Hamilton maths block contains a complete set of planning and resources to teach a term’s worth of objectives for one of the National Curriculum for England’s maths areas.