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Unit Fractions: Equal Parts and the Same Whole

Readiness 1

Look at Strip A and Strip B. Each outside outline is one whole. Which strip is split into equal parts? Explain what you checked. Do not name a fraction yet.

Strip A: a strip split into 4 equal parts. The leftmost part is shaded. Strip B: a strip split into three parts that get larger from left to right. The leftmost part is shaded. The complete strips are the same length.
Strip A: a strip split into 4 equal parts. The leftmost part is shaded. Strip B: a strip split into three parts that get larger from left to right. The leftmost part is shaded. The complete strips are the same length.

Show or explain your reasoning. Use the space below or continue on separate paper.

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Mentor Teaching · Readiness

Unit Fractions: Equal Parts and the Same Whole

Readiness 2

Point to the whole of Strip A. How many equal parts make that whole? How many are shaded?

Strip A: a strip split into 4 equal parts. The leftmost part is shaded. Strip B: a strip split into three parts that get larger from left to right. The leftmost part is shaded. The complete strips are the same length.
Strip A: a strip split into 4 equal parts. The leftmost part is shaded. Strip B: a strip split into three parts that get larger from left to right. The leftmost part is shaded. The complete strips are the same length.

Show or explain your reasoning. Use the space below or continue on separate paper.