In Chapter 6 students will:
Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering
Vocabulary:
equivalent fraction – two or more fractions that name the same amount
simplest form – a fraction is in its simplest form if the numerator and denominator only have 1 as a common factor
common denominator – a common multiple of two or more denominators
benchmark – a known size or amount that helps you understand a different size or amount (ex. 1/2 is a good benchmark to compare 1/2 vs 7/12)
Chapter 6 videos:
Lesson 6.1 Investigate Equivalent Fractions
Lesson 6.2 Generate Equivalent Fractions
Lesson 6.3 Simplest Form
Lesson 6.4 Common Denominators
Lesson 6.5 Problem Solving-Find Equivalent Fractions
Lesson 6.6 Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks
Lesson 6.7 Compare Fractions
Lesson 6.8 Compare and Order Fractions
Cross Multiplication to Compare Fractions
Cross Multiplication & Common Denominators to Compare Fractions