Fractions
Big Ideas
Mathematical relationships among numbers can be represented, compared, and communicated.
Mathematical relationships can be represented as expressions, equations and inequalities in mathematical situations.
Numerical quantities, calculations, and measurements can be estimated or analyzed by using appropriate strategies and tools.
Essential Questions
How is mathematics used to quantify, compare, represent, and model numbers?
How can mathematics support effective communication?
How are relationships represented mathematically?
What does it mean to estimate or analyze numerical quantities?
What makes a tool and/or strategy appropriate for a given task?
Equivalent Fractions
Help your students gain a deeper understanding of equivalent fractions with this fun hands-on activity. Make a fraction kit with instructions found in this math video lesson.
LEGO Fractions
Give students LEGOs to understand how to add and subtract fractions.
Compare and Order Fractions
Use this Numberock video to explain fractions on a number line.
Use this app to visually compare and order fractions in bars or pies.
