Fair Share Number Stories Flashcard

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What is the concept of fair sharing in mathematics?

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Fair sharing refers to dividing a quantity equally among a certain number of people or groups, ensuring that each person receives an equal portion.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you calculate the fraction of a whole when sharing equally?

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To calculate the fraction of a whole when sharing equally, divide the total quantity by the number of people sharing. The formula is: Fraction = Total Quantity / Number of People.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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If 3 friends share a cake equally, what fraction of the cake does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 1/3 of the cake.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What fraction of a gallon of ice cream does each student get if shared among 11 students?

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Each student gets 1/11 of a gallon of ice cream.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you express the amount each person receives when sharing a whole number of items?

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You express the amount each person receives as a fraction of the total number of items divided by the number of people sharing.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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If a pizza is shared among 5 people, what fraction of the pizza does each person receive?

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Each person receives 1/5 of the pizza.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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What is the fraction of a whole when 3 cookies are shared among 5 kids?

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Each kid gets 3/5 of a cookie.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do you determine the fraction of a pie shared among 3 siblings?

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To determine the fraction, divide the pie into 3 equal parts, so each sibling gets 1/3 of the pie.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in sharing scenarios?

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Understanding fractions is important in sharing scenarios as it helps to accurately divide resources and ensures fairness among participants.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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If a bag of 12 candies is shared among 4 friends, how much does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 12/4 = 3 candies.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3