Year 6 | Fractions: Identify Equivalent Fractions and Simplify Fractions – Lesson Resource Pack
Support pupils in developing a secure understanding of equivalent fractions with this Year 6 identify equivalent fractions and simplify fractions lesson pack. Aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps, pupils learn how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same integer, before moving on to simplify fractions efficiently using the highest common factor (HCF).
Through clear teacher modelling and visual examples, children will explore how to simplify fractions to their simplest form, make chains of equivalent fractions, and explain why using the HCF is the quickest method. This lesson also helps pupils avoid common misconceptions, such as forgetting to divide both parts of the fraction by the same number.
What’s included in this lesson pack?
- Year 6 fractions PowerPoint – identifying equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions
- Differentiated worksheets to match and simplify fractions and identify simplest form
- Problem-solving challenge sheet – fractions that simplify to 1/5 and 3/8 to reveal hidden words
- Detailed lesson plan with teaching guidance, key questions and common misconceptions
Curriculum links
- Identify, name and write equivalent fractions of a given fraction, represented visually
- Compare and order fractions whose denominators are all multiples of the same number
- Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert between the two
- Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator or related denominators
This lesson pack is part of our Year 6 Autumn Block 3: Fractions unit within the Maths Masters scheme. Each resource helps pupils build reasoning, fluency and problem-solving skills with fractions through engaging, well-structured activities.
