Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions is a complete Year 5 mathematics unit that develops confident fraction-operation skills through modelling, explicit instruction, guided practice, independent application, games and assessment.
The sequence begins with fraction foundations and equivalent fractions, then develops efficient common-denominator strategies for like and unlike denominators. Students simplify answers, convert improper fractions, work with whole and mixed-number quantities, use visual checks and solve problems in context.
The editable presentation provides clear whole-class explanations and worked examples. Differentiated worksheet resources give support, core and extension practice, while the Fraction Match-Up Sort and Build-a-Whole Trail add collaborative consolidation.
What's Included
- 26-page unit-plan PDF with contents page, printable resources, answers, assessment and rubric
- 15-slide editable teaching presentation
- 22-slide editable quiz with 10 question-and-answer pairs
- Add and Subtract Fractions — 4-Step Check colour display
- Same-Denominator Fluency worksheet with answer page
- Equivalent Fractions Planner worksheet with answer page
- Add Unlike Denominators worksheet with answer page
- Subtract Unlike Denominators worksheet with answer page
- Whole and Mixed Number Moves worksheet with answer page
- Fraction Problem Solving support, core and extension worksheets with answers
- Fraction Match-Up Sort mat and 16 calculation cards
- Build-a-Whole Trail board, 24 operation cards, rules and recording sheet
- Two-part Adding and Subtracting Fractions Assessment with matching answers
- Five-level Adding and Subtracting Fractions rubric
Learning Focus
- Add and subtract fractions with like denominators
- Generate equivalent fractions and choose common denominators
- Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
- Simplify answers and convert improper fractions where appropriate
- Rename whole and mixed-number quantities for subtraction
- Model, explain and check fraction solutions
- Apply fraction operations to multistep and contextual problems
Classroom Use
Use the presentation for explicit teaching, the display as an ongoing strategy prompt, the worksheets for differentiated practice, the activity and game for partner or small-group consolidation, the quiz for review and the assessment and rubric for summative evidence. The resource is designed for approximately one teaching week.
Formats and Answers
Includes a 26-page PDF unit plan, 15-slide editable presentation and 22-slide editable quiz. Nine answer pages provide visible solutions for all meaningful worksheet and assessment items.
Digital Product and Licence
This is a digital teaching product; no physical item is supplied. Purchase permits use by the purchasing teacher with their own students. Files may not be redistributed, shared publicly, resold or used to create competing resources. Copyright remains with Sukindi Learning.