Unit 6, Lesson 1-- Partitioning a Whole

Lesson 1-- Partitioning a Whole

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will start thinking about how to make equal parts, or fair shares, of a whole.

Take a look at this image.  Suppose you and a friend want to share this pizza equally.  What are some ways you could make equal shares?  In your notebook, show your thinking with drawings, numbers, and words.

A whole round pizza, uncut.

Video

Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • Answer the questions in the interactive below.

Part 2 Directions:

  • Open the interactive below, and make a copy.
  • Rudy was asked to partition a rectangle into thirds. Did Rudy correctly partition the rectangle into three equal parts?

  • Use the colored rectangles in the interactive to show your thinking.  Then, explain in your notebook using drawings, numbers, and words.

Rudy's Rectangle Interactive Drawing Links to an external site.

You may also choose to print a copy of Rudy's rectangle, and use pencils, scissors, and/or rulers to solve the task.: Rudy's Rectangle PDF Download Rudy's Rectangle PDF

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