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Expanding our pattern block fraction repertoire

In this lesson, the students expand the number of fractions they can represent with pattern blocks by increasing the whole. Illuminations provides an activity sheet, links to related web resources, and instructions for completing the lesson. In small groups,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

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Exploring the value of the whole

This lesson focuses on the relationship between parts and the whole. These relationships were developed earlier and require the students to consider the size or value of the same fraction when different “wholes” are compared. This lesson promotes... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

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Investigating fractions with pattern blocks

This lesson promotes problem solving and reasoning with fractions as students investigate the relationships between various parts and wholes. It also focuses on representation because students are given multiple opportunities to investigate the relative... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

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Pattern block fractions

In this that lesson builds on the previous two lessons, students focus on the identification of fractional parts of a region and record them in standard form. Students continue to develop communication skills by working together to express their understanding... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

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Virtual pattern blocks

Students use virtual pattern blocks to problem solve and reason with fractions. They investigate relationships between parts and wholes using another representation of a region model, virtual fractions. Illuminations provides the activity sheet and links... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations