options: Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.

Develop Understanding of fractions as numbers.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.

Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.

Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to reason about adding fractions with unlike denominators to add two equations to a partially-completed True or False activity. If there is time, students can facilitate their True or False with another group.
Launch
Groups of 2 or 4
“Now you will work with your group to complete a True or False activity. This activity has two equations missing. Decide on equations that would complete the True or False and write them on the blank lines.”
Activity
10 minutes: small-group work time
As students work, monitor for groups who discuss and design equations based on some of the following:
They create equations where the fractions on one side of the equation have unlike denominators and the other side consists of fractions with like denominators.
They create an equation where the common denominator is appropriate, but the corresponding fraction used is not equivalent.
They create an equation that is similar to a previous equation.
They create an equation where a similar strategy can be used to determine if it’s true.
Student Facing
Write two equations to complete the True or False task. Be prepared to share your reasoning for the equations.
\(\frac{8}{14}+\frac{3}{7}=\frac{4}{7}+\frac{3}{7}\)
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Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Choose small groups to share that had different reasons for their equations.
Ask students to share their completed True or False and ask the class to share reasons for the equations.
As each group shares, continually ask others in the class if they agree or disagree and the reasons why.


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