Equivalent Fractions (Intro)
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Prerequisites
Practice Questions
- 1/2 = ?/4
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- 1/3 = ?/6
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- 1/4 = ?/8
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- 2/3 = ?/6
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- 3/4 = ?/8
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Explain the 'Golden Rule' of fractions: What you do to the top, you must do to the bottom.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Adding to top and bottom instead of multiplying.
- Multiplying by different numbers.
- Multiplying only numerator or denominator
- Adding instead of multiplying
- Ignoring visual representation
- Misinterpreting 'equivalent'
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Is 2/4 bigger than 1/2?
- Why does multiplying both numbers keep the value the same?
- What does 'equivalent' mean in fractions?
- How do visual models show equivalent fractions?
- Why must you multiply the top and bottom by the same number?
- Can a fraction have many equivalent fractions?
Extension Activities
- Equivalent fraction memory game.
- Simplifying fractions (reverse).
Parent Tip
Use measuring cups to show how different amounts can be equal.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Fractions and Rational Numbers
Estimated Time
20 minutes