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Unit 4 Overview:
Unit 4 Overview:
In unit 4, students will continue exploring fractions. They will count by unit fractions. For example, they will recognize that 3 pieces that are all ¼ equals ¾. They will also recognize and generate equivalent fractions. Students will use rulers to measure lengths using whole and half measurements. They will then use this data to create line plots in order to solve and answer questions regarding the data.
- Students will understand that a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. (NF.A.1)
- Students will apply their understanding of a unit fraction in order to count by unit fractions (For example, they can count 3 pieces of ¼ as ¼ + ¼ + ¼ or ¾ and recognize that as the distance from 0 to a point on the number line). (NF.A.2b)
- Students will understand if two fractions represent the same size or are located at the same point on a number line they are equivalent. (denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8) (NF.A.3a)
- Students will use models to recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions by using a visual model. (NF.A.3b)
- Students will express whole numbers as fractions and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers. (NF.3c)
- Students will use rulers to generate measurement data by measuring lengths and show the data in a line plot using wholes and halves to answer questions and solve problems. (MD.B.4)
Home Activities
Home Activities
Resources
Resources
- Conduct a survey among family members and construct a line plot to display your findings.
- Collect a variety of pencils (at least 10). Measure and record lengths on a line plot.
- Using different objects around the house, repeat the process from #2.
- Keep a daily schedule with times.
- Give your child a time you will be leaving. Have your child determine the amount of time that will need to pass before you leave a location.
- Ask, “How much time has passed since…..?”
- Use a television schedule to find time intervals in between programs.
Websites/Videos/Games
Websites/Videos/Games
- Fraction Fruit Slice - A web game specifically targeting a choice of equal parts, unit fractions, or simple fractions depending on students’ needs.
- Fraction Frenzy - A website game where students create an area model to represent a fraction.
- Fraction Match - A website game where students match the fraction with the correct model as part of a shape.
- Fraction Match Part 2 - A website game where students match the fraction with the correct model as part of a set.
- Traveling Animals on a Number Line - A website activity that has students estimating fractions on a number line..
- Find Grampy - A web game using a number line to estimate the numerator with a given denominator.
- Making Cookies for Grampy - Using shapes to visualize fractions and representing the fraction as a/b.
- Online Fraction Number Lines - Use these interactive number lines to find equivalent fractions and compare fractions.
- Virtual Manipulatives - Explore online fraction tools including fraction tiles and circles.
- Compare and Order Fractions Game - Play this online game by popping the balloons in order from least to greatest.
- "Equivalent Fractions Splat" - Match the given fraction to another fraction that is equivalent.
- Equivalent Fractions Bingo - An online bingo game to practice finding equivalent fractions.
- Fractions "Mathman" - An online game similar to Pacman used to practice fractions of a number.
- Online Fractions Game - Various games to practice different skills with fractions. Registration is required.
- Explanation of Basic Fractions - A visual to help families understand how shapes are partitioned into equal parts and identified as a/b.
- Tutorial on Understanding a Fraction - This tutorial explains basic fractions and how fractions are represented as a/b. In addition it explains the use common vocabulary words associated with fractions.
- Song on Fractions - An explanation of fractions in song.
- Fractions Greater Than One Video - Watch this video to see how fractions can be written as a number greater than one.
Other Resources
Other Resources
- Fraction Flash Cards - Printable flash cards with visual models and number (a/b) representation. These flash cards could be used for a variety of activities.
- Fraction Strips - A printable version of fraction strips to use at home.
- Comparing Fraction Game - This is a printable fraction game where students use their knowledge of equivalent fractions.
- Making a Whole - A printable game where the player keeps two cards the equal a whole.
- 'Fraction Barrier" Printable Game - Use your fraction vocabulary to describe to a partner how to shade in the correct fraction without looking.
- Making a Whole - A printable game where the player keeps two cards that equal a whole.
- Telling Time Flash Cards - Select the type of time you want to print and practice using at home.
- Telling Time Activities - A variety of creative activities to practice telling time at home.
Math Words
Math Words
These are vocabulary words that students will be exposed to throughout the unit.
- equivalent
- express
- generate
- recognize
- size
- point
- equal
- model
- represent
- analyze
- answer
- data
- data points
- generate
- horizontal
- inches
- interpret
- key
- lengths
- line plot
- ruler
- scale (graphs)
- show
- standard
- measure
- measurement
- distance
- interval
- mixed number
- quantity
- set
- compose
- decompose
- denominator
- equal parts
- fraction
- number line
- numerator
- part
- partition
- unit fraction
- whole
- whole number
- ½ half
- ⅓ third
- ¼ fourth
- ⅙ sixth
- ⅛ eighth
- wholes
- solve
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