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Color Fraction Strips With Labels PrintablesColor Fraction Strips With Labels Printables
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2nd - 5th
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Color Fraction Strips With Labels

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See how many halves, fifths, and twelfths are in a whole with a colorful set of fraction strips. Kids can observe strips that are the same size, and decide how many of each fraction they will need to complete a whole.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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math

Instructional Ideas

  • Laminate and use as a visual aid in a math center
  • Copy and place in learners' math folders
  • A good page to use on a classroom wall for easy reference
  • Cut out the strips and have kids line up the fractions

Classroom Considerations

  • Print in color for best results

Pros

  • Helpful for kids to visualize fractions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

3.NF.A.1

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