For example
One half and two quarters are equivalent: they cover the same amount.
In Grade 4
Children fold and shade paper strips to see two different fractions covering exactly the same amount.
Watch out for
Children often think fractions that look different must be worth different amounts. Two quarters covers exactly what one half covers.
Say it at home
Cut fruit two different ways and ask whether the shares are still equal.
Younger children may meet this as: the same as.
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