Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Maths | Year 6 | Steps to Progression Overview

The aim of this overview is to support teachers using PlanIt Maths to show the most logical and progressive sequence to teach each area of maths. We also want to fully support teachers
who use the White Rose Maths scheme of learning to make full use of the resources available within PlanIt Maths. Whenever possible, lesson packs have been matched to each of the small
steps on the White Rose Maths scheme of learning. PlanIt Maths has been written as a scheme that aims to not be too prescriptive; therefore, the overview should be used as a guide only,
leaving the teacher to make their own judgements about the particular areas they need to spend longer or less time on. You can choose which of the suggested lessons are most relevant/
useful for your class.

Introduction
Through these lesson packs, children extend their knowledge of fractions, decimals and percentages. They use factors to help them simplify fractions and use the method of finding
common denominators to compare, order, add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. They multiply pairs of proper fractions and divide a proper fraction by any whole number.
They consolidate their understanding of tenths, hundredths and thousandths and apply this understanding to written methods of multiplication and division linking to money and
measures. They apply their knowledge of fractions, decimals and percentages to solve problems.

Assessment Statements
By the end of these lessons... ...most children will be able to:
...all children should be able to: • compare and order fractions using the method of finding a common denominator;

• compare and order fractions using a fraction wall to support them;
• add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators using resources to support them;
• multiply proper fractions or mixed numbers by whole numbers using resources to support;
• divide a fraction by a whole number that is a divisor of the numerator;
• round a number with three decimal places to a specified degree of accuracy using a
number line to support;
• add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators using the method of finding a
common denominator;
• multiply pairs of proper fractions using resources to support;
• divide a fraction by any whole number;
• round a number with three decimal places to a specified degree of accuracy;
• use fraction, percentage and decimal equivalents to solve problems.

• understand per cent and give percentage and decimal equivalents for half, quarters, fifths,
tenths, twentieths, twenty-fifths, fiftieths and hundredths fractions.
...some children will be able to:
• compare and order fractions using the method of finding a common numerator;
• subtract fractions with unlike denominators using regrouping;
• divide a proper fraction by another proper fraction;
• use written methods of division to calculate decimal equivalents of fractions.

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 Lesson Breakdown
Equivalent Fractions 1: Bubble Pop
NC Statement: Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common
multiples to express fractions in the same denomination.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Simplify fractions.
Equivalent Fractions 2: Fractions on a Number Line
NC Statement: Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common
multiples to express fractions in the same denomination.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Fractions on a number line.
Compare and Order Fractions 1: Shooting Stars
NC Statement: Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Compare and
order (denominator).
Compare and Order Fractions 2: Pirate Treasure
NC Statement: Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Compare and order (numerator).
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Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children build on their knowledge of
factors to help them simplify fractions, choosing either the method of
identifying if the denominator is a multiple of the numerator or finding
the highest common factor.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children use their knowledge of simplifying
fractions to place fractions on a number line. The children discuss the
methods they use to help them to place the fractions, including improper
fractions.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children compare and order fractions
which have unlike denominators using the method of changing them
into equivalents with the lowest common denominator.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children focus on understanding that
when fractions have the same numerator, we can use the rule that the
larger the denominator is, the smaller the fraction. They can use this rule
to compare and order fractions by finding a common numerator. The
children are encouraged to see this as a good method to use when the
numerators are multiples of the same number.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Adding and Subtracting Fractions 1: Cat Playtime
NC Statement: Add and subtract fractions with different denominators
and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Add and subtract fractions (1).
Adding and Subtracting Fractions 2: Balloon Fun
NC Statement: Add and subtract fractions with different denominators
and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Add and subtract fractions (2). Add
fractions.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions 3: Digging Dogs
NC Statement: Add and subtract fractions with different denominators
and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Subtract fractions.
Multiplying Fractions 1: Multiplying Fractions
NC Statement: Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the
answer in its simplest form.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Multiply fractions by fractions.
If you are looking for a lesson to cover the small step Multiply fractions
by integers, please refer to our Year 5 Fractions Topic Area as this is
revision of a year 5 objective.
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Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children build on their skills of finding
common denominators to add and subtract proper fractions with unlike
denominators where the answer is less than 1.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children build on their skills of calculating
with fractions by adding improper fractions and mixed numbers with
unlike denominators. They are encouraged to choose from either the
method of adding the whole numbers and fractions separately or the
method of converting the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children continue to build on their skills
of calculating with fractions by subtracting mixed numbers with unlike
denominators using regrouping. The children are encouraged to see that
this method is needed when the first fraction is greater than the second
fraction in the subtraction. They are shown how to use one of the wholes
to create a new mixed-number fraction.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children explore using three common
methods for multiplying proper fractions together. The first method
visualises the calculation using a bar model. The second method
involves multiplying the numerators together and then multiplying the
denominators together to create a fraction which may need simplifying.
The third method involves visualising the calculation as a butterfly;
looking at numbers diagonally opposite for a greatest common factor.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Multiplying Fractions 2: Multiplying Fractions Word Problems
NC Statement: Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the
answer in its simplest form.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Multiply fractions by fractions.
Multiplying Fractions 3: Multiplying Fractions Word Problems
NC Statement: Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the
answer in its simplest form.
Dividing Fractions 1: Dividing Fractions
NC Statement: Divide proper fractions by whole numbers.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Divide fractions by integers (2).
Dividing Fractions 2: Dividing Fractions Word Problems
NC Statement: Divide proper fractions by whole numbers.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Divide fractions by integers (2).
Dividing Fractions 3: Dividing Fractions Reasoning
NC Statement: Divide proper fractions by whole numbers.
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Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children solve word problems that
involve multiplying proper fractions together. They are encouraged to
understand that in a multiplying fractions calculation, the multiplication
symbol can be replaced with the word ‘of’, e.g. 23 × 25 becomes find
3 of 5 .
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Autumn
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around multiplying proper
fractions. Each question is modelled in a whole-class activity, followed
by practice in pairs on a similar question before children are given the
chance to have a go independently.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children divide proper fractions by
whole numbers.
Autumn
Description: In this lesson, the children solve word problems that involve
dividing proper fractions by whole numbers.
Autumn
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths
lesson pack contains nine revision questions based around dividing
proper fractions by whole numbers. Each question is modelled in a
whole-class activity, followed by practice in pairs on a similar question
before children are given the chance to have a go independently.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Decimal Equivalents 1: Decimal Equivalents
NC Statement: Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal
fraction equivalents for a simple fraction.
White Rose Maths Small Step:
Decimals as fractions.
Fractions to decimals (1).
Fractions to decimals (2).
Decimal Equivalents 2: Fractions to Decimals Word Problems
NC Statement: Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal
fraction equivalents for a simple fraction.
White Rose Maths Small Step:
Decimals as fractions.
Fractions to decimals (1).
Fractions to decimals (2).
Decimal Equivalents 3: Decimal Equivalents Reasoning
NC Statement: Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal
fraction equivalents for a simple fraction.
Decimal Place Value 1: Decimal Number Sort
NC Statement: Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three
decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
giving answers up to three decimal places.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Three decimal places.
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Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children recognise that ¾ is the same as 3
÷ 4. They use this understanding to find fractions as decimals by dividing
the numerator by the denominator.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children solve word problems that
involve finding fractions as decimals by dividing the numerator by the
denominator.
Spring
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths
lesson pack contains nine revision questions based around calculating
decimal equivalents of fractions. Each question is modelled in a whole-
class activity, followed by practice in pairs on a similar question before
children are given the chance to have a go independently.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their understanding
of decimal place value, focusing on the decimal place value positions of
tenths, hundredths and thousandths and their relationship to each other.
They identify the value of any digit in a decimal number, giving the value
as a fraction with a denominator of ten, hundred or a thousand.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Decimal Place Value 2: Decimal Place Value Riddles
NC Statement: Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three
decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
giving answers up to three decimal places.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Three decimal places.
Decimal Place Value 3: Decimal Place Value Function Machines
NC Statement: Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three
decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
giving answers up to three decimal places.
White Rose Maths Small Step:
Multiply by 10, 100 and 1000.
Divide by 10, 100 and 1000.
Decimal Place Value 4: Decimal Place Value Puzzles
NC Statement: Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three
decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
giving answers up to three decimal places.
White Rose Maths Small Step:
Multiply by 10, 100 and 1000.
Divide by 10, 100 and 1000.
Decimal Place Value 5: Decimal Place Value Reasoning
NC Statement: Associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal
fraction equivalents for a simple fraction.
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Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children build on their skills of identifying
the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places through
solving place-value riddles. Each riddle is a series of clues based around
the decimal place value of the digits in the answer.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their understanding
of multiplying and dividing decimal numbers by 10, 100 and 1000.
They explore and discuss the movement of the digits to the left when
multiplying and to the right when dividing, recognising that the decimal
point does not move and the importance of zero as a place holder.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children use their place value
understanding of multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 to
calculate answers to missing number puzzles.
Spring
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around decimal place
value and multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100 and 1000. Each
question is modelled in a whole-class activity, followed by practice in
pairs on a similar question before children are given the chance to have
a go independently.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Multiplying with Decimals 1: A Day Out with Friends
NC Statement: Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places
by whole numbers.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Multiply decimals by integers.
Multiplying with Decimals 2: Factory Decimals
NC Statement: Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places
by whole numbers.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Multiply decimals by integers.
Multiplying with Decimals 3: Decimal Multiplication Reasoning
NC Statement: Multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places
by whole numbers.
Decimal Remainders 1: Travelling Around
NC Statement: Use written division methods in cases where the answer
has up to two decimal places.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Divide decimals by integers.
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Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their use of written
methods of multiplication to multiply decimal numbers by whole
numbers using the context of money.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their use of written
methods of multiplication to multiply decimal numbers by whole
numbers using the context of measurement.
Spring
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around multiplying decimal
numbers by whole numbers. Each question is modelled in a whole-class
activity, followed by practice in pairs on a similar question before children
are given the chance to have a go independently.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their use of written
methods of division where the answer has up to two decimal places,
using the context of measurement.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Decimal Remainders 2: Fruit Stall Fun Spring

NC Statement: Use written division methods in cases where the answer Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their use of written
has up to two decimal places. methods of division where the answer has up to two decimal places,
using the context of money.
White Rose Maths Small Step:
Divide decimals by integers.
Division to solve problems.

Decimal Remainders 3: Decimal Remainders Reasoning Spring

NC Statement: Use written division methods in cases where the answer
has up to two decimal places.
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around dividing decimal
numbers by whole numbers. Each question is modelled in a whole-class
activity, followed by practice in pairs on a similar question before children
are given the chance to have a go independently.

Rounding Decimals 1: Decimal Rounding Spring

NC Statement: Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their understanding
specified degrees of accuracy. of rounding using decimal numbers.

Rounding Decimals 2: More Decimal Rounding Spring

NC Statement: Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to Description: In this lesson, the children consolidate their understanding
specified degrees of accuracy. of rounding decimal numbers within the context of finding the mean
average of a set of data.

National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

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 Rounding Decimals 3: Decimal Rounding Reasoning
NC Statement: Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy.
Percentage Equivalents 1: Fractions and Percentages
NC Statement: Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions,
decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Equivalent FDP.
Percentage Equivalents 2: Summer Fair Fun
NC Statement: Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions,
decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Equivalent FDP.
Percentage Equivalents 3: Juice Bar Delights
NC Statement: Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions,
decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.
White Rose Maths Small Step: Equivalent FDP.
Percentage Equivalents 4: Percentage Equivalents Reasoning
NC Statement: Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions,
decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.
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Spring
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around rounding answers
to specified degrees of accuracy. Each question is modelled in a whole-
class activity, followed by practice in pairs on a similar question before
children are given the chance to have a go independently.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children use their knowledge of common
equivalent fractions and decimals to find the equivalent percentage.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children solve word problems that involve
calculating answers as fractions, decimals and percentages. They use
the fraction, decimal and percentage triangle to visualise the rules for
converting between equivalences.
Spring
Description: In this lesson, the children solve problems around the
context of a juice bar, where each juice is made using the proportions
shown on the labels, which are a mix of fractions, decimals and
percentages. The children work out the amount in millilitres for each
ingredient.
Spring
Description: A perfect lesson for SATs revision, this guided maths lesson
pack contains nine revision questions based around recalling and using
equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages.
Each question is modelled in a whole-class activity, followed by practice
in pairs on a similar question before children are given the chance to
have a go independently.
National Curriculum Statement Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term