Making Equivalent Fractions

Bell Ringer Solve by converting the following fractions to have like denominators: 1/3 + 2/4 3/4 - 1/5 1/10 (< , > or =) ¾ Be the Teacher… “Teach” your table partner how to convert to like denominators :0)

Review Homework Review your answers with your table partner. What problems would you like to work out on the board?

What are we learning today? Objective: By the end of class students will be able to generate equivalent fractions by completing their circle maps with an 80% or better

Review The Learning Goal Table Partner Discussion Rate yourself on the learning goal.

Let's make some connections! Daily objective: By the end of class students will be able to generate equivalent fractions by completing their circle maps with an 80% or better Why do we need to learn about fractions?

Date: Equivalent Fractions Hypothesis: Main Ideas Notes Reflection:

Hypothesize Is 6/8 an equivalent fraction of 1/3? Prediction: How might you solve this problem?

Equivalent Fractions Time to play with our Fraction Strips :0) How can we make 1/2? How can we make 3/4? These are Equivalent Fractions ! Lets learn the math

Equivalent Fractions Hypothesis: Date: 11/20/14 Main Ideas Notes Different fractions that name the same number. 1/2 is the same as 2/4 Step 1: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. EXP: 3/5 Reflection:

These fractions represent the same amount. Lets Practice x = These fractions represent the same amount.

These fractions represent the same amount. Lets Practice x = = These fractions represent the same amount.

Make An Equivalent Fraction Find the Missing Numerator! Given the new denominator, can you find the missing numerator? ? x 3 = We multiplied the numerator and denominator by ... x 3 3

Make An Equivalent Fraction Find the Missing Numerator! Given the new denominator, can you find the missing numerator? ? x 4 = We multiplied the numerator and denominator by ... x 4 4

Make An Equivalent Fraction Find the Missing Denominator! Given the new numerator, can you find the missing denominator? x 9 = We multiplied the numerator and denominator by ... ? x 9 9

Make An Equivalent Fraction Find the Missing Denominator! Given the new numerator, can you find the missing denominator? x 5 = We multiplied the numerator and denominator by ... ? x 5 5

Make Equivalent Fractions Find the Missing Numbers! Try these in your groups. Make Equivalent Fractions Find the Missing Numbers! 44 12 A C = = 55 42 45 28 = D B = 54 63

Circle Maps

Reflection Rate yourself on this lesson… 1- Novice 2- Apprentice 3-Practitioner 4-Expert Why did you rate yourself this way?

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