Primary Maths • Years 0–6
Fractions Resources
See equal parts, compare fractions and build equivalence.
Maths at a glance
See the idea
Fraction of a set1/2 of 8 = 4
Equivalent fractions2/4 = 1/2
Compare3/4 > 2/3
Connect forms1/2 = 0.5 = 50%
Learning pathway
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Key skills
What learners practise
identifying equal and unequal partsfinding fractions of shapes, sets and quantitiesplacing fractions on number linescomparing and ordering fractionsrecognising and generating equivalent fractionsconnecting fractions with decimals and percentages
Teaching tips
- Always check that the parts are equal before naming a fraction.
- Show the same fraction in different ways, such as a shaded shape and a number line.
- Ask which fraction is larger and how they know. Use a picture or compare each fraction with one half.
Ready to practise?
Open the Year 0–6 lesson pathway.