Access Point #: MA.6.A.1.In.dArchived Access Point

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Solve real-world problems involving fractions, including halves, fourths, thirds, and eighths.
Clarifications:
Represent fractions as parts of sets and parts of a whole. Student cuts a pizza into slices for eight people so that each piece is one-eighth.
General Information
Number: MA.6.A.1.In.d
Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/08
Big Idea: BIG IDEA 1 : Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.

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Space Math - Comparing Planets Orbiting Other Stars:

This NASA lesson utilizes real world data about the size of planets orbiting other stars. Students are asked to use this data to compare the size of the planets to Earth and Jupiter. Lesson includes a visual representation and an answer key.

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

Kahn Academy video - How to add fractions with unlike denominators.

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