This math unit begins with developing a fundamental understanding of fractions by using visual fraction strips to identify and find equivalent fractions. As students gain comfort with visualizing fractions, the unit progresses to ordering these fractions based on size comparisons. The early focus on equivalent fractions using fraction strips expands to include conversion of fractions to ratios, emphasizing a deeper understanding of the relationships between different fractional parts. As students advance, they practice identifying fractions from images, and then move on to more complex tasks of finding missing numerators or denominators to complete equivalent fractions using visual aids like rectangles and circles. This further reinforces their understanding of fraction equivalence and manipulation. Towards the end of the unit, the complexity increases as students work on finding equivalent fractions involving basic arithmetic and powers of ten. The unit also introduces conversion of mixed fractions to improper fractions and comparison of mixed fractions without changing denominators, solidifying students’ skills in handling various types of fraction equations and comparisons. Each of these steps builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of fractions and their operations.Skills you will learn include:
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What lowest common denominator would you use to compare these fractions?
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