Equivalent Fractions

HomeRoom Teacher: Daisy

Grade: 6
Week: Sep 20- Sep 24

NSW MATH OUTCOMES Unit Content : Fractions

● Compare fractions with related denominators and locate and represent them on a number line
● model, compare and represent fractions with denominator of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 100 of a whole object, a whole shape and a collection of
objects
● compare the relative size of fractions drawn on the same diagram, eg
● compare and order simple fractions with related denominators using strategies such as diagrams, the number line, or equivalent fractions,
● find equivalent fractions by re-dividing the whole, using diagrams and number lines
● record equivalent fractions using diagrams and numerals
● develop mental strategies for generating equivalent fractions, such as multiplying or dividing the numerator and the denominator by the same
number
● explain or demonstrate why two fractions are or are not equivalent (Communicating, Reasoning)Critical and creative thinking
● write fractions in their 'simplest form' by dividing the numerator and the denominator by a common factor, eg 416=4÷416÷4=14
● recognise that a fraction in its simplest form represents the same value as the original fraction (Reasoning)
● apply knowledge of equivalent fractions to convert between units of time

RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
● Seesaw ● Written work samples, audio or video works in Seesaw
● Internet ● Anecdotal records
● Khan academy ● Khan academy
● k5learning ● Matific
● mathworksheets4kids
Lesson Date Content descriptors Teaching

1. 20 Sep ● compare and order simple

2021 fractions with related The teacher will share the below information to compare fractions
denominators using
strategies such as diagrams

After understanding the above anchor chart the teacher will share the white board to make
examples on same numerator,same denominator,different numerators and denominators

After making the examples the teacher will share a few questions to answer on compare and
order fractions.

1. Example 1: Nathan is confused and asks why is 5/11 > 4/11? Can you explain it to
him?
Solution:
5/11 and 4/11 have the same denominators; hence, we can simply compare the
 fractions by observing the numerators. The fraction with a greater numerator will
be a greater fraction. 5 > 4. Therefore, 5/11 > 4/11.
2. Emma is stuck and finding it hard to arrange the below-given fractions in ascending
order? Can you help her? 4/8,⅕,¾.
3. Ryan had 2/7th of a pizza while Sam had 3/8th of a pizza?Who had the larger share
Ryan or Sam?

2. 21 Sep ■ find equivalent fractions by

-2021 re-dividing the whole, using The teacher will introduce today’s lesson - students will learn how equivalent fractions can
number lines also be represented on a number line. The teacher will first draw a number line on her white
■ record equivalent fractions board and tell the students how all proper fractions can be represented between 0 and 1.
using diagrams and Next, the teacher will show the following video to the students. This video explains how
numerals equivalent fractions can be represented on the number lines, with examples
Youtube Videos(Equivalent fractions using number line)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0RmzNWzu9Y
Additional teacher reference : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxXmYKu9MCc

WE DO:
The teacher will share her screen and display the following worksheet. The teacher will explain
the instructions and solve the first 2 questions for the students. Next, the teacher will solve the
rest of the questions with the students giving the answers and solutions.
Worksheets
(EquiFractions_NumbrLine_Friday.pdf)

YOU DO:
Students will be asked to make their own examples to do on representing fractions in number
lines:
3. 22 Sep ■ Simplifying fractions Simplifying a fraction means to reduce a fraction to its simplest form.
2021 ■ Reducing a fraction to its
lowest term. I DO: How to Simplify Fractions?
Simplifying a fraction implies reducing a fraction to its lowest form. A fraction is in its simplest
form if its numerator and denominator have no common factors except 1. The simplest form of
a fraction is equivalent to the given fraction. For example, the fraction 3/4 is in the simplest
form because 3 and 4 have no common factor except 1.
We Do:Let's try simplifying the fraction 8/24 step by step.
Step 1: Write the factors of numerator and denominator.

The factors of 8 and 24 are

● Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, and 8
● Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24
Step 2: Determine the common factors of numerator and denominator. The common factors of
8 and 24 are 1, 2, 4, and 8
Step 3: Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factors until they have no
common factor except 1. The fraction so obtained is in the simplest form. Let's start dividing by
2, then 8/24 = (8/2)/(24/2) = 4/12. We will continue to divide by 2 until we can't go any further.
So, we have (4/2)/(12/2) = 2/6 = (2/2)/(6/2) = 1/3.
Thus, 1/3 is the simplest form of the fraction 8/24.
 You Do: The teacher will share a worksheet on simplifying fractions
Worksheets(Reduce Fractions)

HW: The teacher will share a worksheet on simplifying fractions.

Worksheets(Reduce fractions -5)

4. 23 Sep ■ SA
-2021 The teacher will share the assessment worksheets to complete.
Worksheets (year 5 assessment)

5. 24 Sep ● SA
-2021