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 3

I divide, You divide, We Rename

Materials needed:

Ruler

Colored Pencils

Two people (can be three)

Instructions:

1. First person will divide and will state the unit fraction they created. You can divide into how many you want.

2. First person will also shade a part of the area model.

3. Second person will state the general fraction that the first person shaded.

4. Second person will subdivide and name the new unit fraction.

5. First person will then restate the fraction of the shaded part using the new unit.

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