equivalent fractions worksheet basic
Focus: Making Equivalent Fractions. Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
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Teaching Notes
Focus: Making Equivalent Fractions. Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
Before You Begin
- Understand equal fractions of the same whole.
Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers
- Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.
- This changes the number of equal parts, not the amount represented.
- Check that both fractions represent the same value.
Worked Examples
Complete 2/3 = □/12.
- 3 × 4 = 12.
- Multiply the numerator by 4 too: 2 × 4 = 8.
Answer: 8
Common Mistakes and How to Help
Changing just the numerator or just the denominator changes the value.
Does 8/12 simplify to 2/3?
Questions to Check Understanding
- Does 8/12 simplify to 2/3?
- Which step explains your answer?
- Can you apply the same reasoning when the numbers change?
Practice Advice
Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.
Next Practice
- Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
- If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.