Unit 5 Fractions Pt.1

In this unit, students model fractions, naming and writing fractions and mixed numbers.  Students will compare fractions and mixed numbers in context.

Standards:

• 3.NS.3 The student will use mathematical reasoning and justification to represent and compare fractions (proper and improper) and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10), including those in context.

Skills:

1. Name & Write Fractions represented by a model
2. Represent mixed numbers with models & symbols
3. Compare fractions with like/unlike denominators

Name & Write Fractions represented by a model

Instructional Videos

Practice Items

Recognizing Fractions Practice

Skills Based Games

TGolf Fractions Game

Represent mixed numbers with models & symbols

Instructional Videos

Practice Items

Recognizing Fractions Greater Than One Practice

Skills Game

Fraction Fling Game

Compare fractions with like/unlike denominators

Instructional Videos

Compare Fractions with LIKE Denominators

Compare Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators

Practice Items

Compare Fractions with LIKE Denominators Practice

Compare Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators Practice

Skills Based Game

Fractions Pecking Order Game

Additional Resources:

STMath (60 Minutes recommended per week)

Make your own fraction manipulative to use

Math at Home