Max Maths, Year 4, Work Book, Parts of a whole and equivalent fractions

The 'Max Maths' workbook for Year 4 students contains a section dedicated to understanding parts of a whole and equivalent fractions. In Practice 1, pupils are asked to identify the coloured fraction of a whole shape, both numerically and in words. They are presented with examples such as shaded portions of circles or grids, and must write the correct fraction that represents the coloured area. This exercise helps children visualise fractions as parts of a whole and reinforces their ability to express fractions in different forms.

Further activities in the workbook challenge students to deepen their understanding of fractions. For example, they may be asked to look at different patterns on a circle and determine the fraction represented by each pattern, again expressing their answers as fractions both in numbers and words. Another task involves drawing and colouring grids to match given fractions, translating numerical fractions into visual representations. Pupils also learn to identify equivalent fractions by ticking pairs that are the same and crossing out those that are not. They practice converting fractions into equivalent forms by colouring grids, which visually demonstrates how different fractions can represent the same portion of a whole. Finally, the workbook encourages students to expand their knowledge by writing additional equivalent fractions for given examples, fostering a comprehensive grasp of the concept of equivalency in fractions.