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Visual models support young mathematicians with exploring equivalent fractions. Starting with a quick warm-up problem, children go on to work through a series of guiding practice problems before working with a partner identifying and describing the fractions represented by a series of visual models.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include this lesson in an upper-elementary math unit on fractions
- Allow children to work on the warm-up question with a partner, having them share their responses during a brief discussion of the problem
- As an extension activity, have students create and label their own visual fraction models
- If the technology is available, allow children to use the online fraction circle and fraction bar manipulatives when completing the included worksheet
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson calls for the use of fractions circles, if these manipulatives are unavailable in your class, create sets for each student using the provided templates
Pros
- Includes templates of fraction circles for both the teacher and students to use during the lesson
- Multiple examples are provided to support teachers with instruction
- Lesson uses both circular and rectangular models to represent fractions
- Offers numerous online manipulatives that engage students in learning about fractions
Cons
- None