Fractions - Equivalent fractions 2 - Presentation

In an engaging mathematics presentation, students delve deeper into the concept of equivalent fractions, continuing from a practical activity they encountered the previous day. The lesson prompts students to consider whether a fraction can have more than one equivalent and to provide examples to substantiate their understanding. The slides guide the students through a series of interactive activities designed to reinforce their grasp of equivalent fractions. The first activity challenges them to use number lines adorned with fraction bars to identify missing fractions and determine equivalency between them. This visual approach helps students to see the relationships between different fractions and to practise identifying fractions that represent the same value.

Further activities involve examining fraction diagrams closely to fill in missing equivalent fractions, deepening their comprehension of how fractions can be expressed in various forms while maintaining the same value. Students are also tasked with placing equivalent fractions on a number line, which not only aids in their understanding of fraction equivalency but also reinforces their number line skills. The lesson features reasoning exercises where students evaluate different representations of equivalent fractions and justify which ones are correct, encouraging critical thinking and discussion. Independent work rounds off the session, allowing students to apply their knowledge by completing missing values on number lines, completing sets of equivalent fractions, and placing them correctly on number lines. The lesson is designed to build a solid foundation in understanding fractions, an essential skill for mathematical proficiency.