Mixed Mission
Master Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
🕵️ Your Secret Mission
Welcome, Agent! Mixed Mission is a Year 5 maths game that teaches students to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions—a crucial skill for advanced fraction work.
By completing spy-themed missions, students develop fluency in recognizing and transforming fractions greater than 1.
🎮 How to Play
- Read the Mission: You'll see either a mixed number or improper fraction
- Convert the Format: Enter the equivalent in the other form
- Submit Your Code: Check if your conversion is correct
- Complete Missions: Earn coins and build your accuracy rating!
📚 Year 5 Curriculum Link
This game addresses the National Curriculum objective:
"Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number."
🧠 Conversion Methods
Mixed → Improper
Example: Convert 3 ⅖ to improper fraction
- Multiply whole number by denominator: 3 × 5 = 15
- Add the numerator: 15 + 2 = 17
- Keep the same denominator: 17/5
Improper → Mixed
Example: Convert 23/4 to mixed number
- Divide numerator by denominator: 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3
- Whole number is the quotient: 5
- Fraction is remainder/denominator: 5 ¾
💡 Tips for Success
- Visual Models: Draw circles or bars to represent the fractions
- Check Your Work: Convert back to verify your answer
- Practice Division: Strong division skills make improper→mixed easier
- Multiplication Facts: Know your times tables for mixed→improper
Designed for UK Year 5 | Aligned with White Rose Maths "Fractions" unit
