Mathematics·Fractions·conceptual
Equivalent fractions
Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small denominators
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering fractions as parts of a whole — understanding halves, thirds, and quarters, placing fractions on number lines, and beginning to add and subtract simple fractions.
Evidence of understanding
- Show that 1/2 = 2/4 using a diagram of equal parts
- Use a fraction wall or bar model to find equivalent fractions
- Explain why two fractions are equivalent by comparing the shaded areas
Assessment prompt
If Equivalent fractions sees a bar divided into 4 equal parts with 2 shaded, can they tell you that's the same as 1/2 — and draw a different bar showing the same amount another way?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/F/4GB · uk-nc-2013
Equivalent fractions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2