Drawing equivalent fractions

Drawing equivalent fractions

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This task is about working with equivalent fractions.
Two fractions that name the same fractional number are called equivalent fractions. 
 
Complete the pairs of equivalent fractions by writing the correct numerator in the box. 
You may want to draw a diagram to help you.
 
 
Here is an example:
 
You may draw your diagrams here:
 
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Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
4
Description of task: 
Students identify the correct denominator as numerator to create equivalent fractions for a range of given fractions. Optional space for diagrams is provided.
Curriculum Links: 
This resource can help to identify students' ability to apply additive or multiplicative strategies flexibly to whole numbers, ratios and equivalent fractions (including decimals and percentages).
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y7 (09/1996)

Y8 (09/1996)

a) 4/8 very easy very easy
b) 2/10 easy very easy
c) 3/4 easy very easy
d) 3/4 easy very easy
e) 3/9 easy easy

NOTE: Diagrams are for diagnostic, not scoring purposes.