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Math Investigation - Operations with Fractions with Common Denominators

In Fractional Operations Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Mathematics Mathematics Investigations

PDF | 7 pages|Grades: 4 - 5

A mathematics investigation about fractions, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of fractions.

In this investigation, students must use their knowledge and understanding of fractions to design a colorful floor rug for a home renovation competition. The floor rug design must adhere to a list of competition rules. Students must record and analyze their color choices on the worksheet provided.

This teaching resource includes:

teacher notes, detailing a range of important information about the investigation
a detailed description of the investigation for students, including step-by-step instructions
two blank floor rug templates
two ‘recording and analyzing’ worksheets
reflection questions.

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Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2
Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions ref...
In Grade 4 Standards for Mathematical Practice Number & Operations - Fractions Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3
Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b.
In Grade 4 Standards for Mathematical Practice Number & Operations - Fractions Build fractions from unit fractions
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.A
Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
In Grade 4 Standards for Mathematical Practice Number & Operations - Fractions Build fractions from unit fractions CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.D
Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
In Grade 4 Standards for Mathematical Practice Number & Operations - Fractions Build fractions from unit fractions CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4
In Grade 4 Standards for Mathematical Practice

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Rug templated changed from 5 x 5 to 6 x 4.
Change by Stephanie (Teach Starter) Aug 13th, 2017
Uneven boxes in rug template fixed.
Fix by Stephanie (Teach Starter) Jun 12th, 2017

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