Unit 5: Extend the Understandings of Fractions

Lesson 1: Equal Shares

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• I can expand my understanding of fractions (ex. numerator and denominator relationship to the whole) and verify their thinking with visual models.

• Virtual Manipulatives:

  • Didax Color Square Tiles

Lesson 2: Understanding Fractions

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• I can expand my understanding of fractions (ex. numerator and denominator relationship to the whole) and verify their thinking with visual models.

• Technology Links:

  • PhET Fraction Matcher Interactive

• Virtual Manipulatives

• Didax Color Square Tiles

Lesson 3: Exploring the Area Model

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can explore equivalent fractions using an area model.

• Video Links:

  • ES 4 Math: Finding Equivalent Fractions Using Visual Fraction Models

• Virtual Manipulatives:

• Didax Color Square Tiles

Lesson 4: Equivalent Fractions

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can explain how fractions are equivalent using the area model.

• Video Links:

  • ES 4 Math: Finding Equivalent Fractions Using Visual Fraction Models

• Technology Links:

• Math Playground Visual Fractions Interactive

• Math Playground Triplets Equivalent Fractions Game

• ABCya! Equivalent Fractions Bingo

• Virtual Manipulatives:

  • Fraction Pieces

Lesson 5: Equivalent Fractions Using a Tape Diagram

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can use a tape diagram to show my understanding of equivalent fractions.

• Video Links:

  • Khan Academy: Comparing Fractions with Tape Diagrams

• Technology Links:

• Fraction Number Line Interactive Tool

• Virtual Manipulatives:

  • Square Tiles

Lesson 6: Number Lines

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• I can use number lines to show equivalent fractions to help solve problems.

• Technology Links:

• BrainPOP Battleship Numberline Game

• Virtual Manipulatives:

  • Math is Fun Fraction Number Line Tool

Lesson 7: Comparing Fractions

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can explore how to compare two fractions with different numerators and denominators using various strategies.

• Video Links:

  • ES 4 Math: Comparing Fractions 1 Using Visual Fraction Models

• Technology Links:

• Interactive Fraction Wall

• ABCya! Interactive Fraction Wall

Lesson 8: Comparing and Reasoning with Fractions

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can compare two different fractions and reason about their conclusions using various models.

• Video Links:

  • ES 4 Math: Comparing Fractions 1 Using Visual Fraction Models

• Technology Links:

• Math Learning Center Fractions Interactive

Lesson 9: Making Choices

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can make choices about how to compare fractions by using benchmarks (0,1/2,1).

• Video Links:

  • ES 4 Math: Comparing Fractions 2 Using Benchmark Fractions

• Virtual Manipulatives:

  • Math Learning Center-Fraction Pieces

Lesson 10: Keep On Comparing Fractions

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• I can compare fractions and justify my comparisons using reasoning or visual models.

• Technology Links:

  • Math Learning Center-Fraction Pieces

Lesson 11: Reasoning About Fractions

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• I can reason and think about fractions, applying what I know to different situations.

• Technology Links:

  • Math Learning Center-Fraction Pieces

Lesson 12: Comparisons with Multiple Strategies

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• I can gain deeper understanding of the relationship between the numerator and denominator when comparing different fractions.

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Lesson 13: Exploring Decimal Fractions

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• I can use my understanding of equivalent fractions to explore decimal fractions (tenths and hundredths) using area models, number lines, and decimal grids.

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Lesson 14: Solving Fractional Problems

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Fourth Grade Unpacking Document

• I can apply my understanding of comparing and ordering fractions to solve problems using various models and strategies.

• Technology Links:

  • ABCya! Pecking Order Fractions Game