M.4.R.NF.1
Demonstrate understanding of why a fraction is equivalent to another fraction by using visual fraction models (e.g., tape diagrams and number lines), with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Understand and use general principles to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
Common Core: 4.NF.A.1
Resources3 thinking tasks2 IM tasksWIDAOSPI
Thinking tasks3
- The Unusual Baker · Abby Bates
- Dividing Shapes - full lesson · Deborah Harper
- Comparing Fractions and Equivalent Fractions · Deborah Harper
From the BTC Curricular Math Task Sheet, shared by Building Thinking Classrooms teachers
Illustrative Mathematics tasks2
WIDA language connections1
ELD-MA.4-5.Explain.Interpretive · Language for Mathematics, Grades 4-5
Interpret mathematical explanations by…
- Identifying concept or entity
OSPI's example connections to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. How to read these
From OSPI
Smarter Balanced interim assessment
- Grade 4: Fraction Equivalence and Ordering · Focused interim block, items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11