MathIsimple
Unit 3: Fractions Basics

Fractions Basics

Master fraction concepts, comparing fractions, and equivalent fractions through interactive pizza sharing and cookie cutting scenarios.

3 Lessons • 2.5 HoursFraction ConceptsPizza & Cookie ScenariosVisual Learning
Learning Objectives

Fraction Concepts

  • Understand parts and whole relationships
  • Read and write fraction notation
  • Use visual models to represent fractions

Fraction Operations

  • Compare fractions using visual models
  • Identify equivalent fractions
  • Apply fractions in real-world contexts
Lesson 1
45 minutes
Understanding Fractions (Parts of a Whole)
Learn what fractions represent and how to read and write them through pizza sharing scenarios

Scenario: Pizza Sharing Party

Learn through engaging real-world problems that make fractions meaningful and fun.

Key Skills:

Fraction notation
Parts and whole
Visual representation
Reading fractions
Start Lesson 1
Lesson 2
50 minutes
Comparing Fractions
Learn to compare fractions using visual models and number lines

Scenario: Cookie Cutting Challenge

Learn through engaging real-world problems that make fractions meaningful and fun.

Key Skills:

Comparing fractions
Visual models
Number lines
Greater than/less than
Start Lesson 2
Lesson 3
45 minutes
Equivalent Fractions
Discover how different fractions can represent the same amount

Scenario: Cake Decorating Workshop

Learn through engaging real-world problems that make fractions meaningful and fun.

Key Skills:

Equivalent fractions
Visual models
Fraction strips
Simplifying fractions
Start Lesson 3
Unit Overview

What You'll Learn

1

Understanding Fractions

Learn what fractions represent and how to read them

2

Comparing Fractions

Use visual models to compare fractions

3

Equivalent Fractions

Discover fractions that represent the same amount

Real-World Applications

Pizza Sharing: Divide pizzas equally among friends

Cookie Cutting: Compare different sized cookie pieces

Cake Decorating: Find equivalent fractions for decorations

Fraction Strips: Visual tools for understanding fractions