Fraction Garden (Comparing Fractions)
Plant flowers in two gardens to help develop fraction sense. The two gardens act as number lines, from 0 to 1. Use the flowers in the gardens to compare fractions and to explore equivalent fractions. Chalk marks can be drawn to divide the garden into equal sections.
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Student Exploration Sheet
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Exploration Sheet Answer Key
Answer Key for Subscribers Only
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Teacher Guide
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Vocabulary Sheet
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand that the denominator of a fraction represents the number of equal parts the whole has been divided into.
- Understand that the numerator of a fraction is the number of parts being referred to.
- Compare the sizes of different fractions.
- Develop an understanding of equivalent fractions.
- Estimate the locations of fractions on a number line.
VOCABULARY:
- denominator, equivalent, fraction, greater than, less than, numerator
User Recommendations (6):
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This is great!
By: Mrs. Banh (Texas) | Recommended 27 days ago
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Definitely useful for students who have trouble visualizing fractions.
By: Michael Chung (Quebec) | Recommended 108 days ago
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good technique
By: Desrick Campbell (Florida) | Recommended 219 days ago
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This Gizmo gives students a fun way to learn to compare fractions.
By: Richard Feay (Virginia) | Recommended 331 days ago
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A great way for students to understand ordering and comparing fractions.
By: sandra mosteller (Virginia) | Recommended 389 days ago
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