Fraction Fringe: Half Equivalents Manipulative

Overview

Bring fractions to life with this Fraction Fringe: Half Equivalents printable maths resource.
Designed for kinaesthetic learning, this hands-on activity helps pupils explore and identify fractions equivalent to one half through movement, discussion, and visual reasoning.

Perfect for KS2 SATs preparation, intervention work, or an engaging small-group work.
Just download, print and learn!

Learning Focus

• Aligned with: UK National Curriculum – Key Stage 2

• Year Group(s): Year 4 (ages 8–9) and Year 5 (ages 9–10)

• Focus Skill: Recognising, representing, and finding fractions equivalent to ½

• Learning Approach:  Active Learning

• Suitable for: Whole class, small groups, pairs, intervention sessions, and SATs revision

Learning Objectives

By the end of the activity, pupils will be able to:

• Recognise and show, families of fractions equivalent to one half (Year 4 NC Objective)

• Identify and explain fraction equivalence using concrete and pictorial representations

• Apply reasoning to justify why fractions are equivalent to one half

• Work collaboratively to solve fraction matching and reasoning tasks

• Develop fluency and confidence for SATs-style fraction questions

Learning Approach

• Peer Learning: Pupils support and challenge each other to identify and justify equivalent fractions

• Group Learning: Encourages communication, shared reasoning, and teamwork

• Active Learning: Pupils interact with cards and visuals to make connections through play

• SATs Prep: Reinforces key fraction reasoning skills through discussion and problem-solving

What’s Included

• Fraction Fringe Manipulative (showing various fractions

Ideal For

• Whole-class cooperative learning

• Small group fraction practice

• Peer learning stations and maths rotations

• Intervention work and targeted support

• SATs preparation and reasoning warm-ups
  

• Active learning plenaries and assessments

Download, print and learn! Perfect for visual and hands-on learners who benefit from working together.

Printing & Preparation

• Designed for A4 black printing

• Low-ink, classroom-friendly design

• Print, and cut

Teacher Tips

• Introduce by revising ½ using visuals or manipulatives

• Ask pupils to justify their choices: “How do you know this fraction equals one half?”

• Encourage pupils to sort, match, or fringe together related fractions

• Use for fluency, reasoning, or as a starter to a deeper fraction lesson

File Details

• Format: PDF (digital download)

• Pages: 5

• File Size: Approx. 2 MB

• Delivery: Instant digital download – ready in seconds

Terms of Use

• For personal or single classroom use only

• Not to be shared, resold, or distributed digitally

Why Teachers Love This Resource

“An excellent, interactive fraction activity! My pupils loved exploring equivalent fractions through teamwork and reasoning. Great for intervention and SATs prep.”