Unit 6, Lesson 14-- Finding Equivalent Fractions Using a Number Line

Lesson 14-- Finding Equivalent Fractions Using a Number Line

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will practice finding equivalent fractions using a number line.

Video

Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • In today's lab, you will explore using a number line to find equivalent fractions.
    • Open the Fractions: Equality Lab
    • On the upper right, click on the number line.
  • Open the interactive slide deck below, and make a copy.
  • Complete the lab activities to complete the chart.

Fractions Equality Lab with Number Line Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.

Part 2 Directions:

  • Six frogs were having a jumping contest.  Their jumping distance in yards is in the chart below.
  • Answer the following question: 
    • Which frogs jumped the same distance?
  • Use the interactive to build number lines with fraction tiles to prove your answer.  Then show your thinking in your journal using pictures, numbers, and words.

Frog Jumping Contest Results Alt Text Links to an external site.

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