Fractions with Models

Fractions with Models

Grade 5th Grade · Math · 50 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can represent fractions using area models and number lines.

Warm-Up Video

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Different Ways to Represent Fractions (Number Line, Circle, and Fraction Bar)

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Fractions can be represented using a number line, a circle, and fraction bars.

  • 2

    When using a circle to represent a fraction, it is more difficult to use circles when the denominator is an odd number.

  • 3

    When comparing fractions, it is important to make sure that the units are the same size.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Represent the fraction ⅖ using both a number line and a fraction bar. Be sure to divide your models into the correct number of pieces and shade the appropriate amount.

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