Gettin' Fancy with Fractions

In this lesson, students engage in problem solving, a fraction sort activity and play the game "Fraction War" to practice and demonstrate understanding of using benchmark quantities when comparing fractions with different numerators and denominators.  This lesson is not intended as initial instruction on using benchmark quantities to compare fractions.  Instead, it may be useful for skill reinforcement, student engagement, and formative assessment of skill mastery.  Parts of this lesson could be revisited periodically as students build comfort and mastery comparing fractions.
Resource ID#: 29889 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: fractions, benchmarks, fraction war, compare, numerator, denominator
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Educational Game
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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