The Equivalent fractions and different wholes exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices comparing fractions of the same whole.
Types of Problems[]
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
Find the equivalent shape.
- Find the equivalent shape: This problem has a shape (circle or rectangle) and has a fraction of it shaded in color. The user is asked to find which shape looks the same with an equivalent fraction shaded.
Strategies[]
Knowledge of visualizing and finding equivalent fractions are essential for success on this exercise.
- The shaded portions are generally the same, so the size of the object that is being cut up is key. The correct answer requires the same size whole, so recognizing size can increase efficiency.
Real-life Applications[]
- Fractions appear in every-day media to display information to consumers.