Unit 7: Understanding Fractions as Parts of a Whole
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Lesson 1: Sticky Note Fractions
NC.3.NF.1
I can understand what a fraction is and identify a unit fraction.
I can view fractions as area models and length models.
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Lesson 2: Fraction Models
NC.3.NF.1
I can understand what a fraction is and identify a unit fraction.
I can view fractions as area models and length models.
Lesson 3: Sharing with Fractions
NC.3.NF.1
I can partition a whole into equal parts and describe their visual model as a fraction.
I can label each unit fraction.
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Lesson 4: Fraction Stations
NC.3.NF.1
I can create a visual model of a fraction given the unit fractions and will be able to solve fractions involving unit fractions.
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Lesson 5: Fractions with Geoboards
NC.3.NF.1
I can create unit fractions on a geoboard.
I can determine the shape of their area model and how to partition the parts equally.
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Lesson 6: Fractions with Pattern Blocks
NC.3.NF.1
I can explore and determine the fractional relationship between pattern blocks with different sized wholes.
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Lesson 7: Building Fractions from Unit Fractions
NC.3.NF.1
I can identify and label unit fractions in a variety of shapes and situations.
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Lesson 8: Building Fractions
I can build fractions other than unit fractions and write the number in fraction form.
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Lesson 9: Fractions on a Number Line
I can partition number lines based on the denominator.
I can identify and plot fractions on a number line.
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Lesson 10: Fraction Match Up
I can match a representation of a fraction with an area model to a number line model.
I can use visual models of fractions to represent their numerical models.
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Lesson 11: Fractions Larger Than One
I can to draw a visual model to represent fractions that are bigger than 1 but less than 4.
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Lesson 12: Larger Fractions on a Number Line
I can locate and place fractions smaller and larger than one whole on a number line by reasoning about the fraction’s size and using visual models to prove thinking.
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Lesson 13: Discovering Equivalency
NC.3.NF.3
I can use visual models to explain fraction equivalency.
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Lesson 14: Pizza Exchange
NC.3.NF.3
I can to use visual models to determine equivalent fractions with halves, fourths, and eighths.
I can draw models to prove equivalency.
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Lesson 15: Pizza Exchange (Part 2)
NC.3.NF.3
I can use visual models to determine equivalent fractions with thirds and sixths.
I can draw models to prove equivalency.
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Lesson 16: Practice Equivalency
NC.3.NF.3
I can prove, explain, and create fraction equivalencies using visual models and number lines.
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Lesson 17: Using Number Lines
NC.3.NF.3
I can use a number line to determine if two fractions are equivalent.
I can use visual models to show equivalent fractions.
Lesson 18: Fraction Carousel
NC.3.NF.3
I can use a variety of strategies to find and prove equivalent fractions with a partner.
Lesson 19: Is This Duck...?
NC.3.NF.3
I can identify if two fractions are equivalent using pattern blocks and explain why or why not.
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Lesson 20: Art Equivalency (Day 1 of 2)
NC.3.NF.3
I can prove, explain, and create fraction equivalencies using visual models and number lines.
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Lesson 21: Art Equivalency (Day 2 of 2)
NC.3.NF.3
I can use equivalent fractions to create a piece of art.
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Lesson 22: Discover Comparisons
NC.3.NF.4
I can discover how to compare fractions by creating an exploratory question from a picture.
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Lesson 23: Would you Rather
NC.3.NF.4
I can reason about the size of fraction comparisons using “would you rather” questions.
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Lesson 24: Common Denominators
NC.3.NF.4
I can compare fractions with common denominators using strategies such as number lines, visual models, and benchmark numbers.
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Lesson 25: Common Numerators
NC.3.NF.4
I can develop strategies to use when comparing fractions when the two fractions have common numerators by reasoning about the size of the fractions.
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Lesson 26: Fraction Give One, Take One
NC.3.NF.4
I can compare fractions by reasoning about their size and write scenarios to represent various fraction comparisons.
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Lesson 27: Practice Comparing Fractions
NC.3.NF.4
I can compare fractions with common numerators or denominators using a strategies such as number lines, visual models, and benchmark numbers.
Lesson 28: Fraction Games (Day 1 of 2)
NC.3.NF.4
I can to create a fraction game that practices comparing fractions with either common denominators or common numerators.
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Lesson 29: Fraction Games (Day 2 of 2)
NC.3.NF.4
I can create a fraction game that practices comparing fractions with either common denominators or common numerators.
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