standard_description: 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: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is to connect the time shown on a digital clock with an analog clock with only the hour hand displayed. Students use the cards created in the first activity to write times in the digital format to represent each clock.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials from a previous activity
Required Preparation
Each student needs the clock cards they created in the previous activity.
Launch
Display image in student workbook.
“These clocks both show the same time. What time do they show? How do you know?” (They show 1 o’clock. The arrow is pointing to the 1. There is a 1 on the left of the written time.)
30 seconds: quiet think time
Share responses.
Activity
“On the cards you made in the first activity, write the times under each clock.”
5 minutes: independent work time
Student Facing
These clocks both show the same time.
What time do they show?
How do you know?
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Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Display the card that shows 5 o’clock.
“Find your card that matches this card. What time did you write under this clock? How did you know that it shows 5:00?”
“Find the card that shows 4 o’clock. How did you know that it shows 4:00? How did you write the time?” (The arrow is pointing to the 4. 4:00)
Repeat with other cards as time permits.


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