Our two primary objectives in this unit are to review the uses of fractions and fraction notation; and to help children develop a solid understanding of equivalent fractions, or fractions that have the same value. Students will build their understanding of equivalent fractions by working with Fraction Cards and name-collection boxes. Fraction cards are shaded to show a variety of fractions. Name -collection boxes contain equivalent names for the same number for example 1/2 is also known as 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, or 0.50. We will generate lists of equivalent fractions by folding circles and rectangles into different numbers of equal parts.

    Students will make up and solve number stories involving fractions in everyday contexts. They will solve number stories about collections of real-world objects, such as crayons, books and cookies. Finally children will begin to name quantities greater than 1 with fractions, such as 3/2 and 5/4, and with mixed numbers, such as 2&1/3.

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