Clarifications:
Essential Understandings
Concrete:
- Given a model of a shape that has been divided into equal parts, count the total number of equal parts (denominator).
- Understand that the denominator of the fraction indicates the number of equal parts of the whole. The denominator describes the size of the pieces (e.g., fourths, fifths, sixths, etc.).
- Given a visual representation of a shape that has been divided into equal parts, count the total number of equal parts (denominator).
- Understand the following concepts, symbols, and vocabulary: whole, denominator, fraction, equal parts.
| Number: MAFS.3.NF.1.AP.1b | Category: Access Points |
| Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14 |
Cluster:
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers. (Major Cluster) : Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters. |