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Determining Equivalent Fractions

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Students must be able to compare two fractions and decide whether or not they are equivalent. They must be able to determine the equivalence using several different methods. In the process, they must analyze relationships and communicate mathematical ideas.

Example

Britt is having trouble understanding how 1/3 can be equivalent to 2/6 in one situation but not in another situation. Use fraction strips and number lines to illustrate how this can be true and to explain your thinking. 

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Possible Solutions 

Digital Tools

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Equivalent Fractions Bingo 

Equivalent Fraction Splat

Matching Equivalent Fractions  

Fresh Baked Fractions 

Resources

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TEKS

Supporting Standard  4.3 Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and generate fractions to solve problems. The student is expected to:
(C) determine if two given fractions are equivalent using a variety of methods

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