Equivalent Fractions (Fraction Tiles)

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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

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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

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User Recommendations (5):

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Love to use this every year to introduce and review fractions!
Recommended for: 4th Grade Math
Gizmo User from Ohio
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Love this for fractions!
Recommended for: 5th Grade Math
Gizmo User from New Jersey
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yes, because it is easy to see what fractions are equivalent
Recommended for: 3rd Grade Math
Gizmo User from Georgia
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Great for the visual learners...
Recommended for: Math 6
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Straight forward, easy to understand, very useful
Recommended for: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade Math
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