Fractions - Equivalent fractions (1) - Presentation

The concept of equivalent fractions is central to understanding fractions, and this is the focus of a comprehensive lesson designed to help students recognise and work with them. The lesson invites students to begin by recapping what it means for fractions to be equivalent and to provide examples of such fractions. This sets the stage for a series of engaging activities that will deepen their understanding. In the first activity, students are encouraged to use number lines with bars to identify missing fractions and determine which ones are equivalent to each other. This visual approach helps students to see the relationship between different fractions and grasp the concept of equivalence.

Moving on to the second activity, students are asked to examine fraction diagrams closely and fill in the missing equivalent fractions, which further reinforces their understanding of how different fractions can represent the same value. The third activity challenges students to place equivalent fractions on a number line, providing a hands-on experience that solidifies their learning. The lesson also includes reasoning tasks, such as deciding which representation of equivalent fractions on a number line is correct and using clues to identify fractions being described. Independent work tasks involve completing missing fractions, agreeing or disagreeing with given statements about equivalent fractions, and placing them on a number line, all of which encourage students to apply their knowledge and reasoning skills.