Exploring Equivalence with Rational Numbers: Part 1 Fractions less than or equal to 1
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| Title | Exploring Equivalence with Rational Numbers: Part 1 Fractions less than or equal to 1 |
| Description | This activity helps students use ideas of fraction equivalence and ordering to 1) Explain equivalence of fractions using drawings and models 2) Use the principle of fraction equivalence to recognize and generate equivalent fractions and 3) Develop strategies for determining which representations of fractions are equivalent. |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Level | K-5, Middle School |
| Type | Discussion Prompts, Guided Activity, Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | equivalence, fraction, improper, matcher, rational |
| Simulation(s) | Fraction Matcher (HTML5), Fraction Matcher |
| Author(s) | Michael Matassa |
| School / Organization | Manhattan Middle School |
| Date submitted | 9/25/15 |
| Date updated | 9/25/15 |