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Another look at fractions of a set

This lesson gives students an opportunity to explore fractions using the set model and is integrated with other areas of the math curriculum including data analysis and statistics. Using data collected about colored candies, students learn to create and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Another look at the set model using attribute pieces

Students use fractions to describe a set of attribute pieces and develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they think about their set and how to create new sets given specific fractional characteristics. Using the attribute pieces, students generate... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Class attributes

During this lesson, students create their own classroom survey or use previously generated questions to study the class and describe the set [class] in fractional parts. This lesson requires that students identify fractions in real-world contexts from a... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly equivalent

In this lesson, students use twelve eggs to identify equivalent fractions. Construction paper cutouts are used as a physical model to represent various fractions of the set of eggs. Students investigate relationships among fractions that are equivalent. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly with a dozen eggs

Students are given the opportunity to examine fractions as part of a set. This lesson helps students develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they examine relationships among the fractions used to describe part of a set of 12. Students will:... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly with eighteen eggs

Students continue to examine fractions as part of a set. This lesson helps students develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they examine relationships among the fractions used to describe part of a set of eighteen. Illuminations provides an overhead,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations