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Illustrative Mathematics
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Running Laps

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If you run more laps, did you run further? Well, it depends. If the laps are different lengths, you need to do some math to answer that question. The goal of this task to is compare two fractions. Young learners represent the real-world example with a picture to gain an understanding of this important concept. 

 

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comparing fractions, fractions

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comparing fractions, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Creative Commons
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Common Core

4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2 MP2

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