Illustrative Mathematics
Fractions and Rectangles
Visual models are excellent teaching tools when explaining equivalent fractions. Looking at a rectangle cut into twelfths, students first identify the shaded fraction, and then explain whether the fraction is equal to one-fourth....
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Two Different Pizzas
What better way to learn about fractions than with a couple pizzas? Help Jessica figure out how much of the pizza she has eaten, while teaching your class that fractions refer to a specific whole amount. This problem will be challenging...
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Counting with Base - Ten Models
Help your kids develop strategies for counting. In this base-ten lesson, learners use matching cards, base 10 blocks, and dry erase markers and boards to examine the base 10 counting system.
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Modeling Fourths (B)
In modeling fourths review worksheet, students practice their math skills as they model the 12 fractions by coloring or shading in each of the 12 segmented boxes.
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Independent Practice 2: Modeling Fractions
In this modeling fraction learning exercise, students color parts of boxed areas to represent a given fraction. They create models of fractional parts. This one-page learning exercise contains 21 problems.