Equivalent Fractions and Introducing Khan Academy!
Before Winter Break, we explored finding equivalent fractions using area models and multiplication. This week, we're learning another strategy for finding equivalent fractions: using area models and division to simplify fractions. Explaining why these calculations result in equivalent fractions is a daunting, but necessary, task in order for students to demonstrate a deep understanding of equivalent fractions. Thankfully, we have some great resources like these video from Khan Academy:
Tomorrow I will introduce students to Khan Academy. There are many more great resources like these videos and word problems on the site. Here is a link for fourth grade fractions and decimals Khan Academy resources.
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