Place Value, Fractions, and Algebra: Improving Content Learning through the Practice Standards

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 14.05.02

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Background
  3. Math Content
  4. Naming the Unit
  5. Unit Fraction
  6. Models to Use with Fractions
  7. Area Model (bold)
  8. Linear Model
  9. Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators
  10. Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Like Denominators
  11. Renaming Fractions
  12. Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators
  13. Strategies
  14. Activities
  15. Appendix 1
  16. Appendix 2
  17. Appendix 3
  18. Bibliography
  19. Notes

Fractions Aren't So Scary! Using the Unit Fraction to Ease the Fear

Josephine Carreno

Published September 2014

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix 2

Using the Area Model to write a Fraction

(Students will be given a square sized piece of construction paper)

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Divide your square again to have four equal parts:

image 14.05.02.30

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