"Equivalent Fractions: A Fill-in-the-Numerator or Denominator Activity" is all about helping students see the breakdown of equivalent fractions in a visual way. They start by breaking fractions down into smaller pieces and showing how many of those pieces fit within each fraction. For example, 1/3 is represented by a rectangle. Under the rectangle are two smaller squares representing 1/6. Students then write how many thirds are equal to 2/6 by looking at the picture.

Problems get more difficult when students are asked to draw the breakdown of fractions. For example, they have to write out how many 1/8s go under 1/4.

Most problems ask students to find the numerator in two equivalent fractions, but later worksheets ask students to find the denominator instead, giving them practice identifying parts of a whole as well as the whole itself.

Fractions can be a tricky concept for young students to grasp at first. It can be helpful to introduce the concept of fractions by allowing students to see how they relate to each other as part of a whole.

For example, students can see how four smaller pieces fit together to make a whole, with each of those pieces representing 1/4. Then, they can break each 1/4 piece in half to get 8 pieces, each representing 1/8.

This is best done visually. Using slices of pizza is an engaging way to start, but you can also use images of rectangular bars and manipulatives to demonstrate equivalent fractions in a way that makes sense to young learners.