Lesson 6

Problem Solving with Area

Est. Class Sessions: 1–2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  2. 2/5 is closer. Possible response: I used my fraction circle pieces to see which was closer in size to 1/2, 2/5 or 2/3. 2/5 was closer in size to 1/2 than 2/3.

X. Fractions on a Number Line

Use the Fraction Number Lines Chart in the Student Guide Reference section.





  1. Mark the position of 2/3 and 2/5 on the number line. Explain how you decided where to place each fraction.
  2. Which fraction is nearer to 1/2? Explain how you decided.