Simplifying fractions

A complete lesson for first teaching how to simplify a fraction.

Activities included:

Starter:
Some quick questions to test if pupils can find the highest common factor of two numbers.

Main:

• A short activity where pupils sort a selection of fractions into two groups, based on whether they are simplified or not.
• Example question pairs to quickly assess if pupils understand how to simplify.
• A set of straightforward questions with a progression in difficulty.
• A challenging extension where pupils must arrange four digits to create fractions that simplify to given fractions.

Plenary:
Some questions in context to reinforce the key skill and also give some purpose to the process of simplifying fractions.

Optional worksheets and answers included.

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