The purpose of this task is for students to compare two fractions that arise in a context. Because the fractions are equal, students need to be able to explain how they know that. Some students might stop at the second-to-last picture and note that it looks like they ran the same distance, but the explanation is not yet complete at that point.
General Information
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 4
Keywords: Running Laps, running, laps, fractions, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, tasks, mathematics, math, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities, Florida Standards
Instructional Component Type(s):
Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection:
Illustrative Mathematics