Area Models
Draw a model to show 1/3
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Explain how to find an equivalent fraction to 2/8 using fourths on a number line
You could draw another number line counting by fourths up to 1 whole and you would find that 1/4 = 2/8.
What does the numerator tell you?
The numerator tells you how many pieces are shaded.
Compare 4/5 and 3/5 using <, >, or =
4/5 > 3/5
Draw a model to show 2 wholes. The fraction would be 2/1.
Two whole shapes that are one piece each
Draw a model to show 5 wholes. The fraction would be 5/1.
5 shapes that are each one whole piece.
Draw a number line showing fifths. Circle 4/5
Drawings
What does the denominator tell you?
The denominator tells you how many parts are in one whole
Using these fractions:
3/6, 5/6, 5/8, 3/8
Write one comparison statement
5/6 > 3/6
5/8 >3/8
etc.
Draw a model to show 3 wholes. The fraction would be 9/3.
3 shapes split into 3 pieces each
True or false:
When comparing two fractions using area models, the wholes must be the same size.
TRUE!
Draw two number lines. One with fourths and one with halves. Circle the fractions that are equivalent.
Drawings
2/1 > 1/4
Compare 1/3 and 1/4 using <, >, or =
1/3 > 1/4
Write 4 as a fraction with a denominator of 1
4/1
Draw a model to show an equivalent fraction to 3/4
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Partition a number line to show thirds
Number line from 0 to 1 (0, 1/3, 2/3, 1)
Isaac bikes 6/8 of a mile. Donna bikes 6/6 of a mile. Which statement correctly explains who bikes the greater distance?
a) Donna bikes the greater distance because 6/6 < 6/8
b) Isaac bikes the greater distance because 6/8 > 6/6
c) Donna bikes the greater distance because 6/6 > 6/8
d) Isaac bikes the greater distance because 6/8 < 6/6
c) Donna bikes the greater distance because 6/6 > 6/8
Compare 5/6 and 7/8 using using <, >, or =
7/8 > 5/6
Write 7 as a fraction with a denominator of 2
14/2
True or false:
When drawing an area model, all parts must be equally sized
TRUE
Partition two number lines to show sixths compared to thirds. Which fractions are equivalent?
Students should show that 1/3 = 2/6, 2/3 = 4/6 and 3/3 = 6/6
Ms. Damir hiked 8 miles. 4 of these miles were steep. What is a fraction to represent how many of the miles were steep?
4/8 = 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
Compare 12/4 and 9/3 using <, >, or =
12/4 = 9/3
Write 4 as a fraction
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