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Topic # 7 Understanding Fractions

Learning Expectations:

* Recognize that a fraction represents a part of a whole that has been divided into equal parts, or fair share.

* Show equivalent fractions.

* Recognize fractions equivalent to one whole.

Two people share 4 cookies equally. How many does each person get?

Remember: It is a good idea to draw pictures in math class!

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Two people share 5 cookies equally. How many does each person get?

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Draw two squares the same size. (Do the best you can.)

Draw lines to show parts on one square and on the other square make four parts.

Shade in one part on each shape.

Write a fraction for each shape. Which shape is greater?

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Write the fractions from least to greatest. 1/3, 1/6, 1/8, 1/2

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