Unit 6, Lesson 12-- Fractions Equivalent to One Whole

Lesson 12-- Fractions Equivalent to One Whole

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will be learning about fractions equivalent to one whole.

Take a look at these equivalent fractions:

6/6

3/3

2/2

5/5

8/8

 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 one whole.
• Open the Fractions: Equality Lab below and make a copy.
• Create the fractions to complete the chart.

Fractions: Equality Lab Part 2 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.) Joel and Jim both have identical balls of clay.  Joel breaks his clay into 4 pieces.  Jim breaks his clay into 8 pieces.  What fraction represents how many pieces each boy has?  Are the fractions equal? D (Draw a picture.) W (Write an answer with numbers and words.)

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