Understanding Equivalent Fractions

This video tutorial covers lesson 9.7 homework for third grade, focusing on fractions. It explains problems 2, 4, and 6, demonstrating how to find equivalent fractions and use group counting. The teacher also provides information about upcoming office hours and encourages students to participate.

What is the main focus of Lesson 9.7?

• Geometry and shapes

• Fractions and equivalent fractions

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

In problem 2, how many parts are there in total in the shape?

• 6

• 8

• 4

• 10

What fraction represents the filled parts in problem 2?

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 5/8

• 2/3

In problem 4, how many groups are being counted?

• 4 out of 6

• 3 out of 4

• 2 out of 3

• 1 out of 3

What is the strategy used to find equivalent fractions?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How do you find a fraction equivalent to 1/4?

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

• Subtract 1 from both numerator and denominator

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

• Add 1 to both numerator and denominator

What fraction is equivalent to 6/8?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 5/6

What fraction is equivalent to 1/3?

• 5/15

• 3/9

• 2/6

• 4/12

What mathematical operations can help find equivalent fractions?

• Exponentiation and roots

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

• Logarithms and trigonometry

What is the benefit of using pictures to find equivalent fractions?

• It is not helpful at all

• It helps visualize the fractions

• It only works for whole numbers

• It makes the process more complex