Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Equivalent fractions (age 8+)
Generate simple equivalent fractions and explain why they are equivalent using visual fraction models
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is developing a deeper understanding of fractions and decimals — learning to add and subtract fractions, convert between fractions and decimals, and use them to solve practical problems involving measurements and money.
Evidence of understanding
- Given 1/3, generate 2/6 as equivalent and show with area model
- Simplify 4/8 to 1/2 and justify with a fraction strip
- Complete equivalence chains: 1/4 = ?/8 = ?/12
Assessment prompt
If Equivalent fractions (age 8+) is shown a fraction bar split into 3 parts with 1 shaded (= 1/3), can they draw an equivalent bar with 6 parts that shows exactly the same amount shaded?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.