Understanding Equivalent Fractions Using Models

This lesson teaches how to read, write, and identify equivalent fractions using models like pizza and chocolate bars. It explains that equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value. The lesson uses examples, such as dividing a chocolate bar and sharing apples, to illustrate how fractions can be equivalent. It also covers how to read and write fractions correctly, emphasizing the importance of understanding numerators and denominators.

What is an equivalent fraction for 3/6?

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

How is a fraction correctly read?

• By saying the numerator and then the denominator

• By saying the denominator followed by the ordinal name of the numerator

• By saying the denominator and then the numerator

• By saying the numerator followed by the ordinal name of the denominator

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a denominator of 1

• A fraction with a numerator of 1

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

• A fraction with a numerator greater than the denominator

If a chocolate bar is divided into 4 equal parts, how many parts make up half?

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 4/4

How many apples does each friend receive if 16 apples are shared equally among 4 friends?

• 1 apple

• 2 apples

• 3 apples

• 4 apples

What fraction of the apples does each friend receive?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 2/16

What is the equivalent fraction of 8/16?

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/4