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Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Types
Instructional Videos
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Media Length
3:18
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Fractions Shapes

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Let the class color. The video shows two different types of fraction of shapes problems. Pupils learn to shade a given fraction of a shape along with determining the fraction of a shape that is shaded. Learners practice the skill with two worksheets.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

fractions, fraction models, fractions coloring, equivalent fractions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Divide the class members into groups to represent different fractions of the class
  • Have scholars create the divisions of the shapes to shade

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should be comfortable with equivalent fractions

Pros

  • Includes an answer key
  • Contains items requiring application of the skill of determining fractions of shapes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.3.2 MP6 3.G.A.2

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