Math
Skill/Concept: Identifying and representing equivalent fractions
by drawing pictures that represent concrete materials.
Prerequistite Skills:
Identifying and write fractions.
Comparing fractions.
Greater than, less than,
Experience using a number line,
Concept of equivalency
Identifying and representing equivalent fractions using concrete objects
Learning Objectives:
1) Use paper folding and drawing to identify equivalent fractions.
2) Use drawings to represent equivalent fractions.
Important Ideas for Implementation:
1) Use area model, then measurement model and then move to a set model. If students have difficulty with a sets model, reintroduce the area and then measurement model before moving forward.
2) Color code or cross hatch drawings.
3) Emphasize estimation.
4) Provide examples and nonexamples to help students discriminate the concept.
