Fractions - Equivalent fractions (1) - Worksheet

The worksheet from masterthecurriculum.co.uk is designed to enhance children's understanding of equivalent fractions through a series of reasoning and problem-solving tasks. The exercises encourage students to consider how a number line can be divided into different amounts of equal parts, aiding in the identification of equivalent fractions. For instance, a number line split into twelfths can also showcase halves, thirds, quarters, and sixths. Students are tasked with filling in missing equivalent fractions and accurately placing a set of given fractions on a number line, which may be partially or completely empty, depending on the difficulty level of the task.

Further activities on the worksheet require students to use models on a number line to find missing fractions and determine which are equivalent. This helps reinforce their understanding of how fractions with different numerators and denominators can represent the same value. In addition to completing the missing fractions, students are prompted to consider if there are other equivalent fractions that can be identified on the number line. The worksheet also includes a reasoning and problem-solving section where students must decide which fractions are equivalent based on given clues and determine the value of shapes represented as fractions. The aim is to solidify their knowledge of equivalent fractions and develop their ability to reason mathematically.