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Topic # 17 Exploring Fraction Relationships

Learning Expectations:

* Develop understanding of fractions as equal parts of a whole or equal parts of a collection or set.

* Extend counting by halves to counting by fourths.

* Find equivalent forms of a fractional amount.

Sample Problems:

Six friends wanted to share 9 cupcakes.

How many cupcakes will each friend get? ___________________________

Draw a picture or diagram to show how you found your answer.

Write how you shared your cupcakes.

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Brett had 20 footballs. Half of them were green and half of them were gold.

How many of each color did Brett have?

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What number is “halfway” between 30 and 40?

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Share 10 crayons with 4 friends. How many fair shares will each get?

Remember that drawing pictures will help.

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Which fraction is more? 1/4 or 1/6 ? Make a drawing and then explain how you know.

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