Lesson 6

Using Circle Pieces

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Bit

    1. 1/3 of the class
    2. more
    1. 5/8 of the class
    2. less
    1. 7/8; 5/8 + 2/8 = 7/8
    2. 1/8; 8/8 – 7/8 = 1/8 or
      7/8 + 1/8 = 8/8 or 1
    3. Possible response: I used the fraction chart.

S. What Fraction?

You may use fraction circle pieces or your Fraction Chart.

  1. 2/3 of Mrs. Dewey's class went on a field trip.
    1. What fraction of the class did not go on the field trip?
    2. Did more or less than 1/2 of the class go on the trip?
  2. 3/8 of Mrs. Randall's class went on the field trip.
    1. What fraction of the class did not go on the field trip?
    2. Did more or less than 1/2 of the class go on the trip?
  3. Mr. Henry's entire class went on the field trip. 5/8 of Mr. Henry's class brought sandwiches for lunch. 2/8 brought salads. The rest of the class brought fruit.
    1. What fraction of the class brought sandwiches or salads? Write a number sentence.
    2. What fraction of the class brought fruit? Write a number sentence.
    3. Draw a picture to explain your answer.