standard_description: Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Which shape takes up more space, the trapezoid pattern block or the blue rhombus pattern block? Justify your answer.
Problem 2
Area
is the measure of how much flat space an object takes up.
Use pattern blocks to decide which shape on
Template: Pattern Block Areas
has the greatest area. Be ready to explain your reasoning.


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