Lesson 2

Wholes and Parts

Est. Class Sessions: 2
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Mathematical Standards

5.NF.A
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. (5.NF.A.1)
5.NF.B
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division. (5.NF.B.3)

Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP3.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP4.
Model with mathematics.
MP5.
Use appropriate tools strategically.

Students use fraction circle pieces to represent fractions and to define a unit whole when given a fraction of the whole. They write fractions in words and numbers.

Content in this Lesson

  • Using words and symbols to name fractions [E1].
  • Identifying a fractional part of a whole [E1].
  • Recognizing that equal fractional parts of a unit whole are the same size [E2].
  • Identifying the unit whole when given a fractional part of a whole [E3].
  • Finding equivalent fractions using circle pieces [E4].
  • Finding equivalent fractions using multiplication and division strategies [E4].
  • Comparing fractions using circle pieces [E6].
  • Naming fractions greater than one as mixed numbers and improper fractions [E1].
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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Lesson Homework Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide
Student Activity Book

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital

Supplies for Students

  • fraction circle pieces
  • resealable plastic bag

Materials for the Teacher

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed Math Practices Expectation Assessed

Candy Fractions with Feedback Box
Teacher Guide - digital
E1.
Represent and identify fractions (e.g., proper, improper, mixed number) using area models, drawings, number lines, words, symbols, and number sentences.
E2.
Recognize that equal fractional parts of a unit whole are the same size (e.g., all fourths of a rectangle are the same size).
E3.
Identify the unit whole when given a fractional part of a whole.
E6.
Compare and order fractions using tools (e.g., area models, number lines), benchmarks, and multiplication and division strategies to find common denominators.
MPE5.
Show my work. I show or tell how I arrived at my answer so someone else can understand my thinking.