Equivaent Fractions
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 3
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: multiplication, Division, Mathematics, fractions
Lesson Description: How to identify equivalent fractions and why they are equivalent.

  • MA.3.FR.2.2 Identify equivalent fractions and explain why they are equivalent.
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Video : Equivalent Fractions | Math with Mr. J
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn to assess equivalent fractions with Mr. J.
Resources : Interactive Equivalent Fractions Labs
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Splashlearn - Equivalent Fractions Lab
See visual equivalent fractions!
Edu-Games Equivalent Fractions Step-by-Step
See how to do fractions step-by-step and do it yourself!
Equivalent Fractions Bingo
Play bingo and learn equivalent fractions!
Fraction Fling
Shoot your slingshot at the equivalent fractions! Choose the option on the right when asked to select a game type.
Match Equivalent Fractions
Matching equivalent fractions on education.com!
Description: A visual and interactive lab to learn more about equivalent fractions.
Assignment : Equivalent Fractions Worksheet

Please complete the worksheet below and submit your work.

Link to worksheet

Forum : Fraction Discussion
Instructions: This discussion forum will have questions for students to respond. Read the posted questions, and respond to each. Students are responsible for posting one initial and and two peer responses for each topic.
Real World Problems - 1
Jonathan has 20 cupcakes to give equally to his expected 10 guests. He finds out that there will now be double the amount of guests, and now needs to buy more cupcakes. Find an equivalent fraction that will allow 20 guests to still receive 2 cupcakes.
Real World Problems - 2
A rectangle has an area of 3/4 square meters. What is the area of an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12?
Real World Problems - 3
If a tank is filled to 1/5 of its capacity, what is the equivalent fraction that represents the amount of the tank that is empty?
Real World Problems - 4
A recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon of salt. What is the equivalent fraction representing 2/3 teaspoon of salt?
Real World Problems - 5
A marathon is 26 miles long. What is the equivalent fraction representing 13 miles?
Description: Give your answer and how you came to that conclusion. Discuss your answers with your peers.
Quiz : Find Equivalent Fractions
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which of the following is equivalent to 3/12?

Question #2
Multiply to find a fraction that is equal to 2/7. Show your work.
Question #3
13/19 can be divided into a simpler fraction.
Question #4

Which of these is not equivalent to 3/9?

Question #5
1/18 is equivalent to 1/9.
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