1.4 Equivalent Fractions

Unit Objectives

• We are learning to find and use equivalent fractions.

Success Criteria

• I can use a fraction wall or paper folding to show that two fractions are equivalent (the same size).

• I can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• I can use equivalent fractions to compare and order fractions.

Learning Objective

• To find fractions that are equal in size but written differently.

Success Criteria

• I can fold paper to show that 1/2, 2/4 and 4/8 are the same size (equivalent).

• I can use a fraction wall to find matching (equivalent) fractions.

• I can explain, using a picture, why two fractions are equivalent

With your partner, write down 10 different ways you can
make $5 using Australian money. 

$5, $2, $1, 50¢, 20¢, 10¢, 5¢

Even though you have come up with 10 different ways to make $5, is the value amount still the same?

Each combination of money has the same value, or are equivalent.

🎯 Write a title and definition.

🎯 Take your first strip of paper, fold it in half and colour half of it in.
Glue it neatly into your maths journal, write the fraction next to it. 

🎯 Take your second strip of paper, fold it in half and then half again.
How many sections do you have?
Colour the fraction 2/4.
Glue it neatly into your maths journal and write the fraction next to it.

🎯 Take your third strip of paper, fold it in half, then half again and half again.
How many sections do you have?
Colour the fraction 4/8.
Glue it neatly into your maths journal and write the fraction next to it.

What do you notice about these three fractions?

Learning Objective

• To find fractions that are equal in size but written differently.

Success Criteria

• I can use visuals to identify equivalent fractions.

Let's mark.