Lesson 4

Comparing Fractions

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  1. 3/4 + 1/2 + 1 + 1/2 = 23/4 hours of practice.
  2. Possible response. Yes; When Nila finished practicing on Friday she was only 1/4 of an hour away from reaching her goal of 3 hours. Since 1/2 is greater than 1/4 she will reach her goal of 3 hours. 23/4 + 1/2 = 31/4 hours of practice.

L. Nila's Goal

Nila's goal is to practice piano for at least 3 hours each week. On Monday she practiced 3/4 of an hour, on Wednesday she practiced 1/2 hour, on Thursday she practiced 1 hour, and on Friday she practiced 1/2 hour.

  1. Write a number sentence to show how much time Nila practiced so far this week.
  2. If Nila practices for 1/2 hour on Saturday, will she meet her goal?
    Show or tell how you decided.