Today, I will identify fractions equal to one whole.
Vocabulary
Teacher Resources Considerations:
Fraction: shares of a whole.
Whole Fraction: all parts shaded.
Some students will mistakenly think that if there are more shares, then the shares are bigger. Students need to understand that the more shares there are, the smaller the shares become.
Application of MPs: MP2: What do fractions mean to you? MP3: What evidence supports your answer? MP7: What vocabulary terms did you use?
1. One pizza was cut into 4 equal pieces. There are 2 children who will equally share the pizza. If they eat the whole pizza together, how many pieces will each child get?
pieces each 2. Look at the figure below. Explain how you know the shape does not represent a whole fraction.
Explanation
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said? *MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following MP questions: MP2: What do fractions mean to you? MP3: What evidence supports your answer? MP7: What vocabulary terms did you use?
5. Does the following fraction equal one whole? If no, shade it to equal one whole.
One Whole
Yes
No
6. One pie was cut into 4 equal pieces. There are 2 children who will equally share the pie. If they eat the whole pie together, how many pieces will each child get?