Simplest Form StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to reduce fractions to their simplest form by generating an equivalent fraction. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout with practice problems can be printed. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

MA19.4.13

Using area and length fraction models, explain why one fraction is equivalent to another, taking into account that the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size.

UP:MA19.4.13

Vocabulary

  • Fraction
  • Numerator
  • Denominator
  • Equivalent
  • Fraction model
  • Area model -Length model

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Fractions can be equivalent even though the number of parts and size of the parts differ.
  • Two fractions are equivalent if they are at the same point on a number line or if they have the same area.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use area and length fraction models to explain why fractions are equivalent.
  • Recognize and generate equivalent fractions.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • equivalent fractions are fractions that represent equal value.

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

CUSTOM
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