Equivalent Fractions - PowerPoint

Exploring the concept of equivalent fractions is an essential part of the Year 4 maths curriculum, focusing on the topic of fractions, including decimals. The teaching resources provided help students understand that fractions can be represented in different ways while still having the same value. The materials begin with a quick recap of what fractions are: equal parts of an object, a quantity, or a number. It is explained that a fraction consists of a numerator and a denominator, separated by a horizontal line which indicates division. The numerator denotes the number of equal parts being considered, while the denominator indicates into how many parts the whole is divided.

The lesson further delves into equivalent fractions, which are fractions that, despite having different numerators and denominators, are equal in value. This is visually represented by shaded areas of different fractions that are the same size. Students are taught to find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. The teaching resources include worksheets that encourage students to identify, create, and work with equivalent fractions, as well as solve related word problems. Additionally, fraction walls and cut-out strips are provided to assist with visualising and comparing different fractions, making the concept of equivalence more tangible and understandable.