Mathematics · Grade 5
Reason About Fraction Remainders
Connect shaded and unshaded parts to fractions of one whole.
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Learning goals
- Connect shaded and unshaded parts to fractions of one whole.
Before you begin
Recognize equal parts and numerator and denominator.
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Practice
Reason About Fraction Remainders: Read and Compare
Practice · Independent · 15 min
Reason About Fraction Remainders: Read and Compare. Connect shaded and unshaded parts to fractions of one whole. Includes three matched practice sets with answer guidance. Print on Letter or A4; save customized practice as PDF through browser printing.
1. Apply
Reason About Fraction Remainders: Explain and Extend
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Reason About Fraction Remainders: Explain and Extend. Connect shaded and unshaded parts to fractions of one whole. Includes three matched practice sets with answer guidance. Print on Letter or A4; save customized practice as PDF through browser printing.
Teaching and response guide
- Read one label and connect it to the model.
- Compare two records using their units.
- Explain or revise one claim using the supplied evidence.
Watch for: Using only the unshaded parts as the denominator.
Check the answer criteria for each task. A supported explanation may have more than one acceptable response. These activities offer evidence to discuss; completing a sheet alone does not establish mastery.