UKS2 (Year 5 & Year 6) finding equivalent fractions, visually and using common multiples and factors

Learning Objectives

Starter:
- To simplify fractions

Main Lesson:
To identify, name and write equivalent fractions of a given fraction, represented visually, including tenths and hundredths (Year 5)
- To recall and use equivalences between simple fractions (Year 6)
- To use the concepts and vocabulary of factors (or divisors), multiples, common factors and common multiples (KS3)

This lesson consists of:

A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder fractions which require simplifying. A connect activity challenging children to explain and identify equivalent fractions– allowing you assess prior learning.

An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to teach children to allow children to understanding both visually and mathematically equivalence in fractions. A second teaching activity allowing the children to understand how to use common factors and multiples to produce equivalent fractions.

A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to find equivalent fractions.

A final AFL / Next Steps task, asking children to apply their knowledge to two old SATs questions, where they can demonstrate their understanding of equivalence of fractions.