Practice Problems — Set 10
3.NF.A.3 · Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti…
Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.
Warm-up
1. Talk through today's focus: Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… 2. Try one oral example together before writing. 3. Use the diagram to explain your thinking.
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Written practice
1. Shade 2/4 of the rectangle. Write the fraction: ___ 2. Which is larger: 1/4 or 2/4? ___ 3. On the number line, mark 1/4 4. Equivalent to 1/2? (A) 2/4 (B) 1/3 — write the letter: ___ 5. Word problem: ate 1/4 of a pizza. How much left? ___ 6. Compare: 2/6 ___ 3/6 7. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 7, set 10): show your work. ___ 8. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 8, set 10): show your work. ___
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More written practice
1. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 9, set 10): show your work. ___ 2. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 10, set 10): show your work. ___ 3. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 11, set 10): show your work. ___ 4. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 12, set 10): show your work. ___ 5. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 13, set 10): show your work. ___ 6. Apply Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fracti… (item 14, set 10): show your work. ___
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Patterns and rules
1. Denominator = equal parts; numerator = parts counted. 2. Same denominator means same-sized pieces. 3. Draw the model before adding numerators.
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Parent tip: Fold paper or shade rectangles to show fractions