Step 5 Objective
Begin to add and subtract simple fractions and those with common denominators.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
Probing questions
Why isn't 
+ 
= 
?
Why is it important to have a common denominator when adding and subtracting fractions?
How does this work link with equivalent fractions?