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Equivalent fractions

Recognise and generate fractions that name the same amount.

Taught in Primary 4 in Nigeria (NERDC), Year 4 in United Kingdom (National Curriculum), Grade 4 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Primary 4

Strand
Number and Numeration
Called
Equivalent fractions
How it's taught
Multiply numerator and denominator by the same number; reduce to lowest terms using the HCF.
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United Kingdom (National Curriculum)

Year 4

Strand
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Called
Equivalent fractions
How it's taught
Fraction walls and diagrams first; 'simplest form' via common factors.
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Canada (Ontario)

Grade 4

Strand
Number
Called
Equivalent fractions
How it's taught
Equivalence shown with fraction strips and number lines before the multiplicative rule.
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