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Order fractions with the same and related denominators on a number line (e.g. fifths and tenths)
Fractions as Numbers
Timeframe: 20-60 minutes
Audience: Whole class
Materials: Fraction manipulatives or provided .pdf files printed
Summary: Use the manipulatives and visuals to compare and contrast the different relative sizes of fractions. Students will be able to move around into the correct order based on teacher prompts. Some students might hold one fraction, whereas others can hold 2 pieces that might be equivalent or related to other people’s fractions.
Guiding questions: Who has the smallest/largest fraction? Why are these 2 fractions worth the same if they are written differently (equivalent fractions).
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