Equal Fractions with Different Parts

Equal Fractions with Different Parts

Grade 4 · Math · 60 min· Kcs.mth.4.nof.20 Show How Two Fractions Can Be The Same Size Even Though The Number And Size Of The Parts Differ. Kcs.mth.4.nof.15 Represent Or Determine Equivalent Fractions Using A Fraction Model, Including Parts Of A Set, Fraction Circles, Fraction Strips, A Number Line, Or Other Manipulatives. Kcs.mth.4.nof.1a Represent Equivalent Fractions. Kcs.mth.4.nof.16 Explain Equivalent Fractions Using An Area Or Length Fraction Model.

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Learning Objective

I can show how different fractions can be equal using models.

Warm-Up Video

Khan Academy · 4:18

Intro to equivalent fractions | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan Academy

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    If you cut a pizza into 2 equal pieces and eat one, you have eaten 1/2 of the pizza.

  • 2

    Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same quantity, even though they use different numbers.

  • 3

    If you multiply the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number, the new fraction will be equivalent to the original.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Draw a rectangle. Divide it into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part. Then, divide the same rectangle into 6 equal parts. How many parts should you shade so that the same amount of the rectangle is shaded as before?

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