Equivalent fractions

A complete lesson for first teaching the concept of equivalent fractions.

Activities included:

Starter:
Some ‘fill the blank’ multiplication and division questions (basic, but a prerequisite for finding equivalent fractions with a required denominator or numerator).

Main:

• Visual examples using shapes to introduce concept of equivalent fractions.
• A worksheet where pupils use equivalent fractions to describe the fraction of a shape.
• Examples and quick-fire questions on finding an equivalent fraction.
• A worksheet with a progression in difficulty on finding an equivalent fraction.
• A challenging extension task where pupils look at some equivalent fractions with a special property.

Plenary:
A statement with a deliberate misconception to stimulate discussion and check pupils have understood the key concepts.

Worksheets and answers included.

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