Fractions and Decimals · Spring Term

Equivalent Fractions

Discovering how different fractions can represent the same proportion of a whole using fraction walls and diagrams.

Key Questions

  1. Justify why multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number does not change the fraction's value.
  2. Explain how to use a fraction wall to prove two fractions are equal.
  3. Assess when it is more helpful to use a simplified fraction rather than a large one.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - NumberNCCA: Primary - Fractions
Class/Year: 4th Year (TY)
Subject: Mathematical Mastery: Exploring Patterns and Logic
Unit: Fractions and Decimals
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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