2.Students created equivalent fractions transparent overlays using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Assessment
1. The end piece was the assessment of the unit. The students had to explain why the same pattern blocks took on different fractional parts as the whole changed.
2. The use of learning logs in the classroom is also an assessment piece to give them other problems dealing with pattern-blocks and fractions.
3. Also, the students are able to show an understanding of equivalent fractions throughout the year using other manipulatives or word problems.
Tips
for Teachers
Teachers must be familiar with pattern blocks and their fractional values working with a hexagon as the whole (ONE).
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