Equivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
Explore fractions using the Fractionator, the machine that makes fraction tiles. Compare fractions and find equivalent fractions by arranging the tiles on two horizontal rows. Explore simplifying fractions. Add fractions and express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
Launch GizmoEquivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
Explore fractions using the Fractionator, the machine that makes fraction tiles. Compare fractions and find equivalent fractions by arranging the tiles on two horizontal rows. Explore simplifying fractions. Add fractions and express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand that a fraction represents a relationship between a part and the whole.
- 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.
- Express fractions in simplest form.
VOCABULARY:
- denominator, equivalent, fraction, numerator, simplify, unit fraction, whole
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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Equivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles) Vocabulary Sheet-French
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Equivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles) Teacher Guide-French
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Equivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles) Student Exploration Sheet-French
This is the French translation of the Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Math
User Recommendations (5):
Love to use this every year to introduce and review fractions!
Recommended for: 4th Grade MathGizmo User from Ohio
yes, because it is easy to see what fractions are equivalent
Recommended for: 3rd Grade MathGizmo User from Georgia
Straight forward, easy to understand, very useful
Recommended for: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade MathGizmo User from Louisiana