Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Greatest Common Factor StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to find the greatest common factor, a useful skill when simplifying fractions. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the strategies taught during the activity 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.

    Unpacked Content

    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.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    https://studyjams.scholastic.com/
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

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    License

    License Type

    Custom
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