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Unit 7 Overview:
Unit 7 Overview:
In unit 7, students will use models to generate simple equivalent fractions with denominators 2,3,4,6, and 8. They will also use the symbols <,>, = in order to compare fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator. Students will measure lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. They will create line plots to represent this data. Students will also accurately place fractions on a number line.
- Students will understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or at the same point on a number line (denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8). (NF.A.3a)
- Students will use models to recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions and explain why they are equivalent by using a visual fraction model. (NF.3b)
- Students will express whole numbers as fractions and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers. (NF.3c)
- Students will compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size and recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. (3.NF.A.3d)
- Students will record results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions by using a visual fraction model (NF.A.3d)
- Students will generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch and show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units- whole numbers, halves, and quarters. (MD.B.4)
- Students will demonstrate mastery of using a line plot to answer questions or solve problems. (MD.B.4)
- Students will understand a fraction as a number on the number line and represent fractions on a number line diagram. (3.NF.A.2ab)
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.
Websites/Videos/Games
Websites/Videos/Games
- Points on a Ruler Activity - Practice identifying various lengths on a ruler using this online activity.
- Measuring Activity - Students use a ruler to find the length of various lines to the nearest inch, half inch, or quarter inch.
- Finding the Correct Length - Students identify the correct length.
- Measuring Teddy Bears - This online activity has students measuring various teddy bears with an online ruler. It does not have students place data on a line plot.
- Comparing Fractions Online Activity- Compare the given fractions by placing a greater than, less than, or equals sign in the box.
- 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.
Other Resources
Other Resources
- Equivalent Fractions - An interactive activity where students create two equivalent fractions using visual support of the area model strategy.
- Online Interactive Fraction Tiles - These online fraction tiles will help students and families compare and find equivalent fractions.
- 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.
- Measuring to the Nearest Quarter Inch Video- Watch this video to learn how a ruler is divided into equal parts, and how to determine the length of an object.
- Making a Line Plot Video - This video demonstrates how to use data to create an accurate line plot.
- Pictures and Explanations of Line Plots - This website provides an understanding of line plots. The rigour is from 3rd grade to 5th grade.
- 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.
- Lego Activity for Fractions - This activity is used with legos to develop a better understanding of fractions in a set.
Math Words
Math Words
These are vocabulary words that students will be exposed to throughout the unit.
- diagram
- generate
- quantity
- model
- partition
- size
- decompose
- equal
- express
- mixed number
- distance
- explain
- interval
- represent
- ⅙ sixth
- ½ half
- ⅛ eighth
- ⅓ third
- ¼ fourth
- compare
- equal parts
- numerator
- recognize
- unit fraction
- conclusion
- equivalent
- part
- set
- whole
- whole number
- justify
- fraction
- partition
- size
- denominator
- number line
- reasoning
- symbol
- compose
- quarter
- data points
- horizontal
- lengths
- scale (graphs)
- analyze
- inches
- line plot
- solve
- answer
- interpret
- measurement
- standard
- data
- half
- key
- ruler
- units
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