Unit 6, Lesson 11-- Fractions Equivalent to One Half

Lesson 11-- Fractions Equivalent to One Half

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will be learning about fractions equivalent to one half.  Remember, equivalent fractions are two fractions that represent the same part of a whole, but look different (different numerators and denominators).

Take a look at these equivalent fractions:

3/6

2/4

1/2

4/8

 What pattern do you notice?  Jot down your thoughts in your math notebook.

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Video

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Interactive

Directions:

• Today you will experiment with fractions equivalent to 1/2.
• Open the Fractions: Equality Lab below and make a copy.
• Create the fractions to complete the chart.

Fractions: Equality Lab Part 1 Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.

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In Your Math Notebook

Let’s get out our math notebook and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write an answer with numbers and words.

Read, Draw, Write, DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.) Lily has two equal size pies.  One is a lemon pie cut into halves, and one is a cherry pie cut into eighths.  Lily gives 1 half of the lemon pie to her friend Jenny.  She wants to give an equivalent amount of the cherry pie to her friend James.  How much of the cherry pie should she give to James? D (Draw a picture.) W (Write an answer with numbers and words.)

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