Deepen the fractional number sense of young learners with this introductory lesson on equivalent fractions. After completing a short warm-up activity, children go on to work in pairs using fraction circles to complete a table of equivalent fractions before ending the lesson with a fun Fraction Fill game.

Concepts

equivalent fractions, fraction models, fractions

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Additional Tags

fraction circle, fraction model, visual model, fractions, equivalent fractions, math

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Instructional Ideas

• Play the Fraction Fill game in partners or groups of three, allowing children to collaborate and strategize using their knowledge of equivalent fractions
• Allow students to use the completed equivalent fractions table as a reference following lessons on fractions
• If the technology is available, allow children to use the online manipulatives when filling in their equivalent fractions table

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson calls for sets of fraction circles for both the teacher and students, if these are unavailable create sets out of card stock using the included templates

Pros

• All supporting materials are included with the lesson
• Lesson includes a clear set of procedures, complete with notes and special considerations

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.NF.A.1 3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.b 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.B.3.a MP5 MP7