A matching worksheet on equivalent fractions for Year 3 maths. Pupils join fractions such as 1/2 and 3/4 to pictures, match each fraction to its equivalent, pick which fraction is not equivalent to 1/2 in a multiple choice question, then explain how someone could know 1/3 equals 2/6 without drawing. Answer key included. Matches the England National Curriculum equivalent fractions objective.
Number — fractions
“Recognise and show, using diagrams, equivalent fractions with small denominators”
Diagrams carry the first section, then pupils move to matching without them.
Join 1/2, 1/4, 2/3, 3/4 and 4/5 to the matching shaded diagrams.
Match each fraction to its equivalent by writing the letter in the box.
Spot which fraction is not equivalent to 1/2.
Explain how to know 1/3 is equivalent to 2/6 without a diagram.
Answers for all four sections.
Guided practice
Work the picture matching together, then release the rest independently.
Early finishers
The equivalence matching set works as a standalone five-minute task.
Intervention group
The explain question surfaces whether equivalence is understood or memorised.
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