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Building Fractions



Title Building Fractions
Description An activity to explore the idea of equivalent fractions.
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords equivalent fractions, fractions, mixed numbers
Simulation(s) Build a Fraction

Author(s) Jillian Gutman
Contact Email jgutman4@schools.nyc.gov
School / Organization NYC DOE
Date submitted 3/9/14
Date updated 3/9/14

Comments

I was able to use the lesson in my classroom as an exploratory activity when we started fractions. My students worked through this activity with a partner. Great job! Mariel   3/10/14

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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