Fractions - Equivalent fractions - Presentation

In a comprehensive presentation on equivalent fractions, students revisit the important concept of equivalence in mathematics, specifically within the context of fractions. The lesson begins with a discussion on what it means for fractions to be equivalent and how this principle of equivalence applies to other areas of maths. The students are then encouraged to explore this concept through hands-on activities, such as folding two pieces of paper into equal parts to visually represent and find equivalent fractions. This practical approach helps students to understand the proportional relationship between different fractions and to recognise that although the numbers may change, the value remains the same.

Further activities in the presentation guide students to use multiplication and division to find equivalent fractions. For example, they are tasked with finding equivalent fractions for given fractions with a denominator of 30, using models and their skills in arithmetic operations. The lesson also includes reasoning exercises where students evaluate statements about finding equivalent fractions and simplifying them, thus deepening their understanding of the concepts. Independent work challenges students to apply their learning by colouring shapes to represent equivalent fractions and solving problems that require them to find the values of unknowns in fraction equations. Throughout the presentation, students are prompted to discuss and reason, ensuring a solid grasp of how to find and verify equivalent fractions.