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A Fraction of the Cost Lesson PlanA Fraction of the Cost Lesson Plan
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A Fraction of the Cost

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Students explore the concept of fractions with coin denominations. They play a game involving trading equal fraction parts to coin values, and complete a 'Fraction Circles' worksheet.

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coins, money

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coin value, coins, math
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2000

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