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Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges InteractiveFraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
2019
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Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges

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Comparing fractions is the focus of a five-question interactive in which mathematicians use oranges to answer real-world multiple-choice, true or false, and discussion questions. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

comparing fractions, fractions, numerators, denominators, fractions unlike denominators, fraction one-third, differences, circles, fraction circles

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Send the link home for learners to complete outside of school for additional practice 
  • Have slices of oranges available for learners to snack on when they complete the interactive 

Classroom Considerations

  • Question five is a discussion question 
  • Create a free CK-12 account to open the interactive 

Pros

  • Links provide participants with additional information and helpful hints
  • Correct answers appear before going on to the next question
  • Fruit slices can me be moved into the given fraction circle for assistance 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.B.4

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