1. Math Lesson 5.5
I can look at different shapes, tell what fraction they are divided into, and write the fraction as a number.
Partition a whole into equal parts and define the equal parts to identify the unit fraction numerically.

2. Skip Count by 8s … Skip Count!
Starting when I say “GO,”
skip count by 8s as high as you can in 90 seconds.

3. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Thirds
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

4. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Fourths
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

5. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Fifths
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

6. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Sixths
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

7. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Tenths
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

8. Write the fractional unit
What fractional unit is the shape divided into?
Eighths
What fraction of the shape is shaded?

9. Problem of the Day Mrs. Lambrectsen’s class!
Mrs. Lambrectsen cuts a 6-meter rope into equal size pieces to make her class jump ropes. Mrs. Richardson cuts a 5-meter rope into three equal size pieces to make jump ropes for her class. Which class has longer jump ropes?
Mrs. Lambrectsen’s class!

10. Concept Development 1 half Whisper the name of this shape. Circle
Watch as I partition the whole circle into equal parts.
What is the name of each equal part?
1 half

11. Concept Development
1 half is the unit form. This is how we write it numerically (with numbers): ½. ½ is called the unit fraction.

12. ⅓ Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 third
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 third
Write the unit fraction for the shaded part on your white board and hold it up. ⅓

13. ½ Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 half
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 half
Write the unit fraction for the shaded part on your white board and hold it up.

14. 9/10 Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 tenth
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 tenth
Write the unit fraction for the unshaded part on your white board and hold it up.
9/10

15. ⅚ Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 sixth
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 sixth
Write the unit fraction for the shaded part on your white board and hold it up. ⅚

16. ⅘ Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 fifth
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 fifth
Write the unit fraction for the shaded part on your white board and hold it up. ⅘

17. ⅕ Let’s ANALYZE shapes 1 fifth
This shape is divided into equal parts. What is the name of each unit?
1 fifth
Write the unit fraction for the unshaded part on your white board and hold it up. ⅕

18. No! Let’s ANALYZE shapes No! Discuss with your partner:
Does this shape have equal parts?
No!
Turn and talk: If the parts are not equal, can we call them fourths?
No!

19. Problem Set