Crazy Carrots - Equivalent Fractions
Students will investigate equivalent fractions, correctly identifying the relationship between families of fractions.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to find equivalent representations of fractions and make connections between fractions and decimals, e.g. ¼ of 1 metre = .25m or 25cm.
- We are learning to investigate equivalent fractions, e.g. halves, quarters and eighths or thirds and sixths.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M4N03
9
Find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators and make connections between fractions and decimal notation
ACMNA077
8.4
Investigate equivalent fractions used in contexts
ACMNA152
8.4
Compare fractions using equivalence. Locate and represent positive and negative fractions and mixed numbers on a number line
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-7NA
old
Represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals
MA2-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
MA2-RN-02
new
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
MA2-AR-01
new
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
MA2-AR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
MA2-MR-01
new
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
MA2-MR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Begin with simpler fractions e.g. one-half or one-quarter. Students may use the Fractions Equivalence Chart as a reference tool. http://www.teachthis.com.au/products/view-resource/link/Fractions-Equivalence-Chart/id/4017/
Extensions
Students may progress to http://www.teachthis.com.au/products/view-resource/link/Fractions-Freezeout-Equivalent-Fractions-Game-Level-2/id/3597/
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