Understanding Fractions with Pattern Blocks

The video tutorial demonstrates how to find the sum of one-third and one-half using pattern blocks. A yellow hexagon represents one whole, a red trapezoid represents one-half, a blue rhombus represents one-third, and a green triangle represents one-sixth. By exchanging pattern blocks, the video shows that one-third plus one-half equals five-sixths. The tutorial emphasizes understanding fractions through visual aids.

What is the purpose of using pattern blocks in this lesson?

• To create art with blocks

• To find the sum of fractions

• To learn about colors

• To build a tower

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

Which pattern block represents one whole?

• Red trapezoid

• Green triangle

• Blue rhombus

• Yellow hexagon

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CCSS.2.G.A.3

What fraction does the red trapezoid represent?

• One-sixth

• One-half

• One whole

• One-third

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

How many green triangles make up one red trapezoid?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Three

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the sum of one-third and one-half using pattern blocks?

• Two-thirds

• Five-sixths

• One whole

• One-sixth

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

How many green triangles are equivalent to one blue rhombus?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What is the significance of the yellow hexagon in this lesson?

• It is not used in this lesson

• It represents one whole

• It is used to measure area

• It represents one-sixth

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Why is the sum of one-third and one-half less than one whole?

• Because it equals one yellow hexagon

• Because it is not related to the yellow hexagon

• Because it is more than one yellow hexagon

• Because it is less than one yellow hexagon

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B