This resource breaks down simplifying fractions by firstly revising a key concept for learners which is factors and identifying the GCF. This skill is essential for them to understand how to simplify.

It then progresses to showing learners how to simplify by listing factors and identifying GCF. Finally it condenses it into just simpliying.

There is a short formative assessment activity differentiated across three levels. These have 8 questions each and learners can choose the level they wish to attempt.

This lesson can be broken down into multiple lessons.