Parts of a Whole: Exploring Fractions · Fractions

The Search for Equivalence

Identifying and generating simple equivalent fractions using visual models.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can two fractions look different but represent the same value?
  2. 2What happens to the number of pieces when we double both the numerator and denominator?
  3. 3How do we use a number line to prove two fractions are equivalent?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.aCCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.b
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Parts of a Whole: Exploring Fractions
Period: Fractions

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