How Big Is that Fraction? Using Sadlier-Oxford’s Progress in Mathematics by C. LeTourneau and A. Posamentier

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Theme:

Finding Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Math

Duration:

40–50 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Learning Standards:
4.1. Number and numeric operations, number sense and numerical operations.
4.3. Patterns and algebra-modeling.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Model fractions by creating fraction bars.
  • Develop the rule for finding equivalent fractions.
  • Use their rule to practice finding equivalent fractions.
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