Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages

Whole Size Matters: teaching companion

Separate relative fraction value from measured physical amount. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.

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Diagnostic probes

Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.

d1. A 12 cm strip and a 6 cm strip are each half shaded. Are the shaded lengths equal?

d2. Compare a quarter of 16 cm with a half of 8 cm. Can different fraction labels give equal lengths?

Check after reteaching

Complete this check independently after discussing the model.

r1. Half of 10 cm and a quarter of 20 cm are shaded. Compare the shaded lengths.

Exit ticket

Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.

e1. Do equal fraction labels always mean equal lengths? Choices: Yes / No.

e2. State one rule for a fair comparison.