Standard: 4.NF.A.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators (e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators and by comparing to a benchmark fraction).
Module 5
Student-friendly learning intentions:
I am learning to use visual models in order to add and subtract two fractions within the same units. (Topic D)
Learning Vocabulary:
Compose: To change a smaller unit for an equivalent of a larger unit.
Decompose: To change a larger unit for an equivalent of a smaller unit.
Fractional Unit: Any fraction with 1 as the numerator.
Whole: All of.
Fraction: A number of that is not a whole number.
Improper Fraction: The numerator is greater than the denominator.
Mixed Number: A number made up of a whole number and a fraction.
Numerator: The top number in a fraction.
Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction.
Common Denominator: When 2 or more fractions have the same denominator.
Equivalent Fractions: Fractions that name the same size or amount.
Line Plot: Display of data on a number line, using an X to mark frequency.
Benchmark: Numbers we know that we can use to help locate other fractions/numbers.
