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Example:
Concept/skill: 
Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.

Problem/activity:
Task
Cruz and Erica were both getting ready for soccer.
Cruz ran 1 lap around the school.
Erica ran 3 laps around the playground.
Erica said,
I ran more laps, so I ran farther.
Cruz said,
4 laps around the school is 1 mile, but it takes 12 laps around the playground to go 1 mile. My laps are much longer, so I ran farther.
Who is right? Draw a picture to help you explain your answer.


Answer: 
Yes. This task asks students to compare two fractions that are equal. The students need to explain why the two fractions are equal by drawing a picture, which involves using visual fraction models.

Now, determine whether the following problem or activity can enable students to understand the concepts or skills in the provided description.

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standard_description: Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is to introduce the language of
a half of
and
a fourth of
a
shape. Students begin by applying the language of halves and fourths, or quarters, to partition each shape. Students are asked to describe “how much” of each shape is shaded to elicit a variety of responses that include half, fourth, or quarter, including the phrases “of the square” or “of the circle.” Monitor for a variety of words and phrases to share in the synthesis including:
phrases that reference the pieces only (“one piece”).
phrases that reference that some, but not all of the shape is shaded (“part of it,” “a little bit”)
phrases that name the pieces (“a half,” “a fourth,” “a quarter”)
phrases that name the pieces in reference to the whole shape (“a half of the square,” “a fourth of the circle”)
All responses should be shared and compared in the synthesis to help build students understanding of the new vocabulary and the concept of fractional pieces of a whole (MP6).
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Colored pencils or crayons
Launch
Groups of 2
Give students access to colored pencils or crayons.
Activity
Read the task statement.
2 minutes: independent work time.
2 minutes: partner discussion
Monitor for a range of ways to describe the amount shaded such as “some is shaded,” “one piece of the square is shaded,” “one out of two pieces is shaded,” or “a half is shaded.”
Student Facing
Split the square into halves.
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Color in one of the halves.
How much of the square is colored in?
Split the circle into fourths.
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Color in one of the fourths.
How much of the circle is colored in?
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Invite previously identified students to share for each problem. Sequence the students in the order described in the narrative.
“One piece of a shape split into two pieces that are the same size is called
a half
. One piece of a shape split into four pieces that are the same size is called
a fourth
.”
For each shape, invite students to describe how much is colored in. (A half of the square is colored in. A fourth of the circle is colored in.)


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