Fraction Wall
Maths Resource Description
Fraction walls are a visual mathematical resource designed to help students understand and compare different fractions. They consist of rows divided into blocks, with each row representing a whole number that is split into equal parts to illustrate common fractions. The purpose of a fraction wall is to make it clear how fractions such as halves, thirds, quarters, and so on, relate to each other in size. By aligning fractions beneath one another, students can easily see how they fit into a whole and how they compare in terms of proportion.
These fraction walls are provided by KS2Gems, a creator of educational materials for Key Stage 2 learners. The fraction walls are likely to be colourful and engaging, helping children to visually break down the concept of fractions into more digestible segments. Through the use of these walls, students can develop a deeper understanding of fractions, aiding them in tasks such as finding equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, and adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators. The visual nature of fraction walls makes them an invaluable tool in the classroom for enhancing numeracy skills.