Comparing Fractions with Cupcakes

In this MEA, students will compare fractions with different denominators to decide which cupcake a bakery should add to their menu.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.
Resource ID#: 62616 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: comparing fractions, different denominators, problem-solving
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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