What makes fractions equivalent? Learners first use an interactive that shows equivalent fractions with fraction models and number lines. They then play a game where they must match sets of equivalent fractions with different denominators.

Concepts

fractions, equivalent fractions, number lines, improper fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the interactive with scholars struggling with the concept of fraction equivalence
  

Classroom Considerations

• Note that the interactive uses improper fractions
• Requires a PhET login account to read the Teacher Tips document
  

Pros

• Instant scoring helps understanding of the concept
• Uses multiple representations of fractions
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.NF.A.2.a 3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.b 3.NF.A.3.c 3.NF.A.3.d 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2