Fractions - Equivalent fractions 2 - Starter

In a mathematics lesson tailored for Year 3 pupils during their Summer Term, the focus is on developing a strong understanding of equivalent fractions. The session commences with a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, where students tackle a series of quick-fire questions designed to consolidate their arithmetic skills. They engage in problems that involve adding hundreds, tens, and ones, with a twist of subtracting a value from a given number of tens, enhancing their mental maths and place value knowledge.

The lesson then shifts to exploring fractions, where pupils are challenged to identify equivalent fractions using models on a number line. This visual aid supports their comprehension of how different fractions can represent the same portion of a whole. Additionally, the lesson includes a practical application problem: pupils are asked to calculate the combined height of two stacked boxes, one green and one blue, measuring 19 cm and 8 mm, and 27 cm and 5 mm respectively. This real-world connection not only tests their understanding of addition involving mixed units (centimetres and millimetres) but also reinforces the concept of equivalent fractions through hands-on learning.