Lesson 6

Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

Est. Class Sessions: 2–3

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  1. 4/8 is equal to 1/2.
    3/8, 7/12, and 4/10 are almost equal to 1/2. Possible response: The numerator is half or close to half the denominator.
  2. 8/8 is equal to 1.
    5/6 and 9/8 are almost equal to 1.
    Possible response: The numerator is close to the denominator.

T. Sorting Fractions

Use fraction circle pieces, the Fraction Chart, or Fractions on Number Lines Chart in the Student Guide Reference section.

  1. Which fractions are near or equal to 1/2? Tell your neighbor how you know.
    2. 3/8 4/8 7/12 4/10


  2. Which fractions are near or equal to 1? Tell your neighbor how you know.
    3. 5/6 8/8 1/3 9/8