Finding Equivalent Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 4 supports your students in mastering equivalent fractions through visual, numerical and applied tasks. This resource is designed to assess students’ ability to recognise, generate and apply equivalent fractions using models, tables and real-world problems.

Perfect for both formative and summative assessment, this resource is suitable for whole-class instruction, small groups or targeted intervention. It includes a detailed and editable Australian Curriculum-aligned teacher rubric to support consistent, criteria-based assessment. An answer sheet is also provided to assist with efficient marking and feedback.

Finding Equivalent Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 4 includes a variety of engaging tasks. Students begin by identifying equivalent fractions using visual representations such as shaded shapes or number lines. They then colour-code groups of equivalent fractions, building fluency in comparing visual and numerical forms. A table task challenges students to list multiple fractions equivalent to 1/3, promoting pattern recognition and understanding of fraction families.

Students are also asked to explain whether two given fractions are equivalent, encouraging clear reasoning and mathematical vocabulary. Finally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems involving equivalent fractions—converting between different denominators in contexts such as sharing, measurement or time.

Throughout the assessment, students are encouraged to justify their thinking, reinforcing understanding and communication skills. Tasks are varied to include both visual and abstract representations, offering valuable insight into conceptual and procedural knowledge of fractions. This helps identify students who can recognise equivalence but may struggle with generalisation or application.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and generate equivalent fractions using models and numerals
• ✅ Compare and group fractions with equal value
• ✅ Use multiplication strategies to create equivalent fractions
• ✅ Explain fraction equivalence using mathematical reasoning
• ✅ Apply equivalent fraction knowledge in real-world contexts

What’s Included:

• Student assessment worksheet with visual, table and problem-solving tasks
• Editable teacher rubric aligned to the Australian Curriculum
• Answer sheet for consistent and efficient marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed assessment worksheets
• Pencils and coloured markers
• Fraction tiles, number lines or array visuals (optional)

How to Use:

• Introduce or review strategies for finding equivalent fractions before the task.
• Model how to generate equivalent fractions by multiplying numerator and denominator.
• Guide students through one example using visuals such as fraction tiles or number lines.
• Allow students to complete the tasks independently, encouraging explanations throughout.
• Use the rubric to assess accuracy, fluency and reasoning.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use at the end of a fractions unit to assess consolidation
• 💡 Add to student portfolios as a snapshot of conceptual understanding
• 💡 Implement during numeracy groups for observation-based assessment
• 💡 Use for evidence during reporting or parent-teacher interviews

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use paper folding or pattern blocks to reinforce visual fraction equivalence
• 💛 Encourage students to use sentence starters like “These are equivalent because…”
• 💛 Fraction Families: Ask students to list all the fractions they can find that equal a given value
• 💛 Real-World Applications: Have students find equivalent fractions in food, cooking or measurement

Finding Equivalent Fractions Numeracy Assessment: Year 4 is a flexible, visual and concept-rich tool for assessing fraction fluency. It supports confident reasoning, strategic thinking and practical application across a range of contexts.