Modeled Fractions
Draw the unit fraction 1/5
Any shape, number line, or group showing one fifth
What is 1/2 of 20?
10
Draw two identical rectangles. Shade 1/3 and 1/4. Which takes up the most space?
1/3
Find two equal fractions to 1/2
Partition a number line into four equal parts
What is 1/3 of 15?
5
Identify 4/7 on a number line
Draw two identical circles. Shade in 3/4 and 2/3. Which takes up the most space?
3/4
1/3=
Partition a shape into 8 equal parts and label the unit fraction
How many pieces of pizza would you have if you took 1/4 of a pizza with 12 slices?
3
On one number line, identify 1/3 and 3/4
On a number line, identify 1/5 and 1/6. Which fraction is larger?
1/5
2/3=
Partition a number line into 7 equal parts and identify the unit fraction
How many M&Ms did you eat if you ate 2/3 of the bag that had 33 M&Ms altogether?
22
On one number line, identify 1/4 and 1/5
Mrs. Johanboeke bought a $100 TV and used a coupon for 1/4 off. Mrs. Aines bought the same $100 TV and used a 1/3 off coupon. Who saved the most money?
Mrs. Aines saved 1/3 which is larger!
2/5=
There are 16 skittles to share among your friends. You want to divide your 16 skittles between four friends. Create a model to show your thinking.
Mrs. Shelman ordered a extra large pizza with 16 slices. Mrs. Shelman ate 4 slices and Ms. Gerst ate 2 slices. What fraction did Mrs. Shelman eat? What fraction did Ms. Gerst eat?
Mrs. Shelman ate 4/16 or 1/4
Ms. Gerst ate 2/16 or 1/8
Mrs. Johanboeke traveled 2/4 of a mile. Mrs. Aines traveled 4/8 of a mile. Mrs. Cameron traveled 2/3 of a mile. Mrs. Gerst traveled 4/6 of a mile. Mrs. Shelman traveled a 1 1/4. Who traveled the furthest distance?
Prove your thinking on a number line.
Mrs. Shelman! She traveled over a mile!
Four laps around a track equals one mile.
Ms. Gerst ran 12 laps around the track. Mrs Shelman ran 2 and a half miles.
Who ran the furthest distance?
Ms. Gerst ran 12 laps which equals 3 miles.
Mrs. Shelman ran 10 laps which equals 2 and 1/2 miles.
How would you explain how to find an equal fraction to a second grader?
You must use a model and words!