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Problem Solving with Fractions

Fraction Problem Solving (A) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 9, Year 10
GCSE Tier: Foundation/Higher
Targeting grades: 4-5
Prerequisite knowledge: The 4 fraction operations. Finding fractions of amounts. Writing one amount as a fraction of another. Simplifying fractions. Area and perimeter of compound shapes.
Learning Objective: Find fractions of amounts and operate with fractions to problem solve

Fraction Problem Solving (A) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

Split into the calculator and non-calculator sections, this problem-solving worksheet is perfect to use once students are confident completing fraction operations and finding fractions of amounts.

Questions are based on real-life scenarios, including problems such as finding area and perimeter when dimensions are fractional and increasing £55 by 2⁄11.

Now try Fraction Problem-Solving B as a follow-on.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

Fraction Problem Solving worksheet suitable for students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students should be comfortable with all four fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) as well as finding fractions of amounts and simplifying fractions. They'll also need to know how to write one amount as a fraction of another and be confident calculating area and perimeter of compound shapes, since these skills are woven throughout the problem-solving contexts.