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Equivalent Fractions Using
Number Lines
Conceptual Lesson
Grade 4 · Unit 4 · Lesson 2
MC: 4.NF.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Numerator: the
number of equal parts
being considered
Denominator: the total
number of equal parts
in the whole
| |
0
1
2
|
1
or
2
2
| | | |
0 1
2
3
4
4
4
|
1
or
4
4
2 1
4 2
=
Steps:
1. Determine how many equivalent
fractions are needed.
2. Draw a number line and label with the
starting fraction and shade.
3. Draw additional number lines below
the first and divide the same way.
4. Divide the remaining number lines in
half again. Shade only the next number
line and label.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have found the
correct number of equivalent fractions.
6. Solve.
Fraction: a numeric value that represents
part of a whole or part of a group
Equivalent: equal in value
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Find equivalent fractions using a number line.
1. Find two equivalent fractions for
2
/
3
using the number line model.
0 1
0 1
0 1
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
2. Find two equivalent fractions for
1
/
6
using the number line model.
0 1
0 1
0 1
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Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Find equivalent fractions using a number line.
1. Find two equivalent fractions for
3
/
8
using the number line model.
2. Find two equivalent fractions for
1
/
4
using the number line model.
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP2: What does your illustration represent?
MP5: What tool or strategy can you use to help you solve the
problem?
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Notes