Students will learn...
3-1 To extend their understanding of fraction equivalence by solving number stories involving equally shared quantities.
3-2 To use an area model to recognize and generate equivalent fractions
3-3 To use a length or number-line model to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
3-4 To generalize their work with visual fraction models to explain why fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction n∗a/n∗b.
3-5 To use mathematical models to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators and justify their reasoning.
To use benchmark fractions to help compare fractions
3-6 To compare fractions in number stories.
3-7 To learn strategies to order fractions and place them accurately on number lines.
3-8 To be introduced to the relationship between fractions and decimals.
3-9 To model decimals with base-10 blocks.'
3-10 To read and write decimal numbers to hundredths.
3-11 To explore decimals in the context of measurement.
3-12 To be introduced to millimeters and convert from centimeters to millimeters.
3-13 To compare decimals using <, >, and =.
Interesting Links for this math unit:
Fractions
Tug Team Fractions- https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_TugTeamFractions.html
Build Bridges- https://www.mathplayground.com/bridgebuilder_fractions.html
Bingo Fractions- https://www.mathplayground.com/bingo-fractions-on-number-line.html
Equivalent Fractions Bingo- www.abcya.com/games/equivalent-fractions-bingo
Fresh Baked Fractions- www.funbrain.com/games/fresh-baked-fractions
Fraction Fling- www.abcya.com/games/fraction_fling
Decimals
Decimal Games - http://www.math-play.com/decimal-math-games.html
Pair Fractions and Decimals- https://www.turtlediary.com/game/decimals-and-fractions.html
Puppy Chase- https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Puppy_Chase_Decimals.html
Fruit Splat- https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math/fractions/convert-to-decimals-game/
Extra Help Bookshelf- Unit 3
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