4th Grade Fractions PowerPoint Presentations (by date, latest first)

This comprehensive 25-product bundle offers a deep dive into the world of fractions, covering all essential concepts from equivalent fractions to fraction operations. With a perfect blend of PowerPoints, interactive games, practice worksheets, and visual aids, this resource ensures mastery for students of all learning styles.

What's Included:

• In-Depth PowerPoints: Cover key fraction topics, including equivalent fractions, simplifying, relating fractions to decimals, addition, subtraction, comparison, ordering, multiplication, and renaming.
• Engaging Games and Practice: A variety of games and worksheets to reinforce learning through fun and interactive activities.

1. 6 equivalent fraction games/practice.
2. 2 compare & order fractions practice.
3. 2 rename fractions practice.
4. Fractions dice game (add & subtract, compare & order), equivalent fractions.
5. Relate decimals and fractions practice (tenths & hundredths).

• Visual Learning Tools: Anchor charts and review guides to support understanding and retention.

1. Simplifying fractions anchor chart.
2. Fractions operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) anchor chart + practice sheet [find out the inventor's name].
3. Review guide notes.

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Master the art of comparing and ordering fractions with this engaging bundle! Packed with fun and practical activities, students will develop a strong foundation in fractional concepts.

What's Included:

• Fraction PowerPoint: Explore the world of fractions with clear explanations, visuals, and examples.
• Recipe Real-World Practice: Apply fraction skills in a culinary context by comparing and ordering ingredient amounts.
• Beautiful Bouquet Challenge: Use fractions to compare and order flower bouquet in a creative and engaging activity.

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Fraction Power Pack: A Comprehensive Guide! Master the world of fractions with this ultimate PowerPoint bundle! Designed to guide students through essential fraction concepts, these PowerPoints offer clear explanations, visual aids, and engaging examples.

What's Included:

• Equivalent Fractions: Multiplication & Division: Explore different ways to represent the same fraction value.
• Simplifying Fractions: Learn to reduce fractions to their simplest form.
• Comparing & Ordering Fractions: Understand how to determine the relative size of fractions.
• Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Same Denominator): Master the basics of fraction arithmetic.
• Converting Fractions & Decimals: Seamlessly transition between fractional and decimal forms.
• Converting Fractions & Mixed Numbers: Understand the relationship between fractions and mixed numbers.
• Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers: Build a strong foundation for more complex fraction operations.

⭐Fraction Unit | Review/Guide Notes⭐

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What's Included:

• Informative PowerPoint: Learn the concept of simplifying fractions with step-by-step guidance and visual examples.
• Quick Reference Anchor Chart: A handy visual aid for students to review the process of simplifying fractions.
• Fun and Creative Coloring Worksheet: Practice simplifying fractions while unleashing creativity with a fun coloring activity.

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What's Included:

• Comprehensive PowerPoint: Learn the process of renaming fractions and mixed numbers with clear explanations and visual examples.
• Adorable Bunny Practice: Reinforce learning with cute bunny-themed practice problems that make learning enjoyable.
• Challenging Fraction Maze: Navigate through a maze while practicing renaming fractions and mixed numbers, making it a fun and engaging activity.
• Anchor Chart

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Relating fractions and decimals (tenths & hundredths) is no longer complicated.
This is a simplified 16-slide PowerPoint! Easy to grasp and straight to the point!

[4th grade - CCSS.4.NF.C.6]

What's Covered?

1. Decimals place value introduction
2. Recording fractions as decimals
3. Recording decimals as fractions

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A simplified Simplifying Fractions 15-slide PowerPoint!

Easy to grasp, structured with main bullet points and straight to the point!

What's Covered?

1. Seven rules to know if a fraction can be simplified + examples.
2. Words of the day.

⭐Simplifying Fractions Anchor Chart⭐

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Adding & subtracting fractions with the same denominator? Here is a simplified 16-slide PowerPoint! Easy to grasp and straight to the point!

What's Covered?

1. Adding fractions with same denominator
2. Subtracting fractions with same denominator

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Time to compare and order fractions? Here is a simplified 14-slide PowerPoint! Easy to grasp and straight to the point!

What's Covered?

Comparing Fractions:

• Same numerator
• Same denominator
• Different numerator and denominator

Ordering Fractions:

• Using the LCM

Comparing Fractions | Spider Webs

Compare & Order Fractions | Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Compare & Order Fractions: Floral Bouquet

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Multiplying fractions by a whole number? Here is a simplified 13-slide PowerPoint! Easy to grasp and straight to the point!

What's Covered?

Multiplying fractions by whole numbers:

1. Changing the whole number to a fraction
2. Multiply numerators only to get the new numerator

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This concise 13-slide PowerPoint simplifies the process of converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. With clear explanations and step-by-step examples, students will grasp these essential fraction concepts effortlessly.

What's Included:

• Fraction Basics: Define proper and improper fractions for a strong foundation.
• Mixed to Improper: The MAD Method: Introduce a fun mnemonic device to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
• Improper to Mixed: Division Delight: Explain how to use long division to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.

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Adding & subtracting mixed numbers with the same denominator? Here is a simplified 12-slide PowerPoint! Easy to grasp and straight to the point!

What's Covered?

1. Adding mixed numbers with same denominator
2. Subtracting mixed numbers with same denominator

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This concise and informative 18-slide PowerPoint is designed to introduce and reinforce the concept of equivalent fractions in a clear and engaging manner.

What's Included:

• Fundamental Concepts: Clearly define fractions and equivalent fractions.
• Building Equivalence: Explain how to create equivalent fractions using multiplication and division.
• Step-by-Step Examples: Provide visual and numerical examples to solidify understanding.
• Vocabulary Building: Introduce key fraction-related terms.
• Creative Application: Explore a fun activity to represent your name using fractions.

⭐SOME MORE PRACTICE⭐

Equivalent Fractions Puzzle Activity

Equivalent Fractions Maze Worksheet

Simplifying Fractions Anchor Chart

Dice Fractions Game:

1. Generating equivalent fractions
2. Comparing fractions
3. Ordering fractions
4. Adding fractions
5. Subtracting fractions

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Maths notes about fractions for distance learning or in presence school. PowerPoint presentation. These pages can be used to introduce the concept or as an activity to review key points of fractions. Can also be printed as pdf and given to the students as notes.

Exploring Basic Fraction Concepts

• What is a fraction
• Fraction of a given quantity
• Proper fractions
• Improper fractions
• Equivalent fractions
• Simplifying fractions
• Comparing fractions
• 30 exercises

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme

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Distance Learning - Math Probability Google slides

Distance Learning Math Fractions Google Slides

are the same!

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These games are the perfect way to review your units throughout the year or to prepare for state testing. My students absolutely love playing jeopardy before their unit tests. The academic conversations among groups deepen knowledge and the game show format increases motivation and engagement.

**FULLY EDITABLE** While the games are complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.

This bundle includes SIX games for the price of FIVE. The games include:

Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations - Fractions, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, Geometry, and All Standards (a little bit of everything).

**Prefer the individual games or want to look at them further?**
⭐5th Grade Place Value and Decimals Review Game
⭐5th Grade Fractions Review Game
⭐5th Grade Algebra Review Game
⭐5th Grade Measurement and Data Review Game
⭐5th Grade Geometry Review Game
⭐ 5th Grade All Standards Review Game - Perfect for the end of the year

Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review all 5th Grade Common Core Fractions standards. Questions focus on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, understanding major fraction concepts, and key vocabulary words. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty throughout each category.

**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.

The game includes 30 high quality questions - 6 categories with 5 questions each ranging in difficulty from basic review (100) to challenging (500)

⭐Equivalent Fractions: these questions are related to simplifying fractions and converting between whole, mixed, and improper fractions

⭐Understand Fraction Concepts: this category asks about fractions on a number line, the relationship between numerators and denominators, and other conceptual topics

⭐Add and Subtract Fractions: students solve problems related to addition and subtraction with unlike denominators, using models, and in word problems

⭐Multiply Fractions: these questions involve computation, modeling, and word problems for basic multiplying fractions problems (only simple fractions, no mixed numbers)

⭐Divide Fractions: students are asked to estimate, understand equivalent multiplication problems, and solve division problems with whole numbers being divided by a unit fraction

⭐Vocabulary: this sections asks about numerators, denominators, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and operation vocabulary (sum, difference, product, quotient)

Looking for other 5th Grade Math Resources?
Check out these other review games:
⚡ 5th Grade All Standards Review Game - Perfect for the end of the year
⚡5th Grade Place Value and Decimals Review Game

⚡5th Grade Geometry Review Game

⚡⚡Or these FULL YEAR 5th GRADE GUIDED MATH NOTES

Our third graders need a lot of practice working with fractions to help master concepts such as: introduction to fractions, fractions on a number line, fraction word problems, fractions greater than 1 whole, comparing unit fractions, and comparing fractions.. This BUNDLE includes a variety of fraction math activities, no prep worksheets and PowerPoint lessons to help master these concepts.

Does your math curriculum move too quickly and not provide students with enough practice for mastering concepts around fractions? Are you looking for more practice worksheets and activities for your third graders? These no-prep math fraction activities are just what your third graders need to master these skills.

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This interactive no prep powerpoint math lesson provides an introduction to fractions. This fractions math lesson pairs with Eureka Engage NY Module 5 for third grade. The visual models will help your students understand what is a fraction, examples of fractions and non-examples, naming fractional units, numerators, denominators, unit fractions, writing fractions, and improper fractions.

Does your math curriculum move too quickly without enough student practice to master concepts? Same, teacher, same. This lesson is perfect for introducing various fraction concepts.

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⭐ 1 slide defining a fraction

⭐ 18 slides with examples and non-examples

⭐ 6 slides showing equal pieces (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eights)

⭐ 6 slides showing unit fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eights)

⭐ 8 slides writing fractions, explaining numerator and denominator

⭐ 14 slides to identify fraction less than 1 whole (using halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths)

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Engage students with this interactive animated PowerPoint lesson to teach equivalent fractions. Available in Google Slides™ & PowerPoint, this instructional resource uses animation, supporting visuals, and meaningful questions to help students make meaning of fraction equivalence. This ready to teach lesson also includes a student note-taking guide, editable lesson plan, and exit ticket.  

This is the second lesson in the series of equivalent fractions lessons. The focus is to help students visualize fraction equivalence using area models in real-life situations.  This lesson builds off of Equivalent Fraction Lesson #1 and helps deepen students' understanding of equivalent fractions. 

Grab this CCSS aligned interactive lesson to save time on planning and help students solve real world story problems about equivalent fractions.

Little to NO PREP! This lesson is ready to teach! Download now and use this animated presentation today!

Includes:

★ Animated PowerPoint presentation with 38 slides

★ Google slides Animated Presentation

★ Detailed lesson plan (PDF)

★ Editable lesson plan (word)

★ Student Note-taking guide

★ Practice Worksheets

★ Self-grading Google Form™ exit tickets

★ Printable exit tickets

★ Answer Keys

★ Printable Learning objectives to display

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Purposely designed with powerful visual supports, scaffolded animations, and thought-provoking questions, this lesson will engage students in meaningful math talk as they learn about equivalent fractions.

The lesson focuses on the use of visual models and real-life examples to teach fraction equivalence. It does not include teaching the algorithm for generating equivalent fractions.  ​​Fractions with denominators: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, & 12 are used in this lesson. 

Animated slides reveal problems step by step

• Scaffolds instruction by slowly giving additional visual supports before revealing answer
• Gives students think time to understand concept
• Promotes student participation and active engagement during the lesson
• Allots for time to engage in meaningful math conversations with partners and as a whole group
• Provides powerful visual supports that help students see how the fractions are equivalent or not equivalent 
• Use of real-life examples to help students make meaning of fraction equivalence

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Are your students still struggling to understand equivalent fractions?

This ready to teach animated PowerPoint lesson plan is a time saving resource for building understanding of fraction equivalence for students. Engaging visuals, animations, and meaningful questions will help deepen students' understanding of equivalent fractions.

Use the note-taking guide to ensure students are following along and engaged in the lesson. 

Notes with talking points and directions included in the PowerPoint presentation to help guide you through the lesson.  

Assess students' understanding with questions and prompts embedded into the lesson as well as differentiated exit tickets and worksheets for independent practice following the lesson.

KEY POINTS: 

• Fractions can only be compared when the wholes are the same size.
• ​​Equivalent fractions are different fractions that share the same value.

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WHO?

• 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students learning equivalent fractions 
• Upper elementary students
• Intervention groups
• Special education

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Learning objective

• Use area models to solve real world story problems about equivalent fractions
• Explain why two fractions are equivalent.
• Explain why two fractions can not be equivalent when the wholes are different sizes. 

PowerPoint Lesson Includes:

★TITLE SLIDE

★BUILD BACKGROUND SLIDES

• 4 slides to connect students to prior knowledge about equivalent fractions 
• Review from Equivalent Fractions Lesson 1
• Review terms: equivalent, equivalent fractions

★OBJECTIVE SLIDE

• In this lesson, you will use area models to solve fraction story problems and explain why two fractions are equivalent or not equivalent. 

★INTRODUCTION & DISCOVERY SLIDES

• Fair share: doughnut problems
• 6 slides
• Use slides to introduce the concept and give students an opportunity for some self-discovery of the concept

★ TEACHER DIRECT INSTRUCTION SLIDES: “I DO/WE DO” 

• Teacher direct instruction + guided practice 
• 11 slides
• 3 part story problem involving pizzas
• Animated slides to guide students and pause to allow for think time
• Use initial slides in this part of the lesson to directly model problem solving skills, then gradually release the work for students 

★GUIDED PRACTICE MODELS

• 4 slides: Make each model shown equivalent to a fraction
• Visually engaging slides to help students visualize how fractions with different numerators and denominators can be equivalent.

★GUIDED PRACTICE STORY PROBLEMS

• 10 slides: Review and practice concepts taught during direct teacher instruction slides
• Animations provide scaffolded supports for students with each click revealing a visual support until the final answer is shown

★RECAP SLIDE

• 1 slide to recap the main learnings of the lesson 

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

★Animated PowerPoint Lesson (PPTX download)

• 38 instructional animated slides 
• Animations reveal the problems step-by-step to pause and give students time to think and discuss the information
• Animated slides & visual supports
• Present in presentation mode
• Notes section includes talking points and times to direct students to use the note-taking guide

★Animated Google Slides™ Lesson 

• Make a copy of presentation
• Same features as PPTX lesson above

★Detailed Lesson Plan

• Editable version in (Microsoft Word)
• Non-editable version (PDF)
• Learning objective
• Materials
• Vocabulary
• CCSS
• Key Learnings
• Each section of powerpoint broken down with questions, answers, tips for instruction, and scripted talking points

★Student Note-taking Guide

• Keep students engaged in the lesson as they follow along with their own note-taking guide which highlights key points in the lesson
• 3 pages (2 notes pages and 1 page with written story problems)
• Includes completed example for reference
• Notes included in the PowerPoint to guide students when they need to fill in the note-taking guide

★Differentiated Exit tickets- Digital & Print 

• Includes questions to assess students’ understanding
• 4 differentiated paper exit tickets 
• Self-grading digital exit ticket on Google Forms™ 
• Exit ticket Answer Key

★Independent Practice Worksheets

• Worksheet 1: Find Equivalent Fractions: 2 pages (2 different levels)- make each fraction model equivalent to a fraction

  • Level A: First model is shaded in for support
  • Level B: No models are shaded in (students shade in all models)

• Worksheet 2: Equivalent Fractions Story Problems: 2 pages (2 different levels)

  • Level A: Visual models included to support students
  • Level B: No visual models included- students draw their own models

• Worksheet answer key

★Learning objective 

• 6 versions the learning objective to print and display

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Visuals and text included in the PowerPoint presentation are not editable. The animations can be edited.
• Not listed in Google drive tool, digital download includes link to make a copy of Google Slides™ presentation in the PDF.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

★Zip file includes

• PowerPoint presentation (PPTX)
• Editable lesson (Microsoft Word)
• PDF:
  • Link to Google Slides™ presentation
  • Link to Google Form™ exit ticket
  • Non-editable lesson plan
  • Learning objective to display in classroom
  • Student note-taking guide
  • Filled in example of student note-taking guide
  • Student worksheets
  • Printable exit ticket

PLEASE NOTE: There is an editable version of the lesson plan in Microsoft word. No other parts of this resource are editable. 

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Common Core Alignment

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3

Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.1

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.

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WAYS TO USE in your classroom

This resource is designed to be a guided lesson. The powerpoint doesn’t include draggable pieces for independent practice, but it is meant to be used in presentation mode.

• Whole group instruction
• Small group instruction
• Intervention groups

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You may also like:

​​Equivalent Fractions Animated PowerPoint Lesson 1

Fraction & Decimal Vocabulary Word Cards

Fraction BINGO (Simplifying & Equivalent)

4th Grade Fractions Math Jeopardy Style Game

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Make teaching equivalent fractions a breeze with this equivalent fraction powerpoint lesson!

Save time on planning with this animated PowerPoint lesson to introduce equivalent fractions. Available in Google Slides™ & PowerPoint, this interactive instructional resource uses animation, supporting visuals, and meaningful questions to help students discover what makes fractions equivalent. This ready to teach lesson also includes a student note-taking guide, editable lesson plan, and exit ticket.  

Grab this CCSS aligned interactive fraction lesson to save time on planning and help students understand how to identify equivalent fractions.  Purposely designed with powerful visual supports, scaffolded animations, and thought-provoking questions, this lesson will engage students in meaningful math talk as they discover equivalent fractions.  Little to NO PREP! This lesson is ready to teach! Download now and use this animated presentation today!

Includes:

★ Animated PowerPoint presentation with 47 slides

★ Google slides Animated Presentation

★ Detailed lesson plan

★ Editable lesson plan

★ Student Note-taking guide

★ Practice Worksheets

★ Self-grading Google Form™ exit tickets

★ Printable exit tickets

★ Answer Keys

★ Printable Learning objectives to display

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This lesson is an introductory lesson for equivalent fractions and focuses on helping students visually and conceptually understand what it means when two fractions are equivalent. Starting with the basics, this lesson is a solid foundation for first teaching equivalent fractions or reinforcing the concept.  

The lesson focuses on the use of visual models to identify fraction equivalence, and it does not include teaching the algorithm for generating equivalent fractions.  ​​Fractions with denominators: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, & 12 are used in this lesson. The main objective is for students to identify equivalent fractions and make meaning of fraction equivalence.  

Check out the second lesson in this equivalent fraction series: Lesson #2

Animated slides reveal problems step by step

• Scaffolds instruction by slowly giving additional visual supports before revealing answer
• Gives students think time to understand concept
• Promotes student participation and active engagement during the lesson
• Allots for time to engage in meaningful math conversations with partners and as a whole group
• Provides powerful visual supports that help students see how the fractions are equivalent or not equivalent 

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Are your students still struggling to understand equivalent fractions?

This ready to teach animated PowerPoint lesson plan is a time saving resource for introducing equivalent fractions to students. Engaging visuals, animations, and meaningful questions will help students make meaning of equivalent fractions.

Use the note-taking guide to ensure students are following along and engaged in the lesson. 

Notes with talking points and directions included in the PowerPoint presentation to help guide you through the lesson.  

Assess students' understanding with check for understandings embedded into the lesson as well as differentiated exit tickets and worksheets for independent practice following the lesson.

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WHO?

• 3rd & 4th grade students learning equivalent fractions for the first time
• Intervention groups
• Special education

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Learning objective

• Identify equivalent fractions, recognize when fractions are equivalent & not equivalent 

Lesson Includes:

★TITLE SLIDE

★BUILD BACKGROUND SLIDES

• 5 slides to connect students to prior knowledge about fractions. 
• Review terms: fraction, equal parts, numerator, & denominator

★INTRODUCTION & DISCOVERY SLIDES

• 4 slides in this section
• 1 Initial observation slide to help students construct their own understanding of equivalent fractions 
• 3 slides to answer the question and provide context for self-discovery

★OBJECTIVE SLIDE

• In this lesson, you will learn to recognize equivalent fractions and identify when two fractions are not equivalent.

★TEACHER DIRECT INSTRUCTION SLIDES 

• 5 slides to directly model the concept of equivalent fractions using area models 

★VOCABULARY SLIDES SLIDES 

• 3 slides to introduce and explicitly teach new vocabulary terms
• Vocabulary words: equivalent, equivalent fractions, & same value

★GUIDED PRACTICE

• 5 slides: EQUIVALENT OR NOT EQUIVALENT?
• Visually engaging slides to help students visualize the difference between fractions that are equivalent and fractions that are not equivalent.

★FRACTIONS WITH THE SAME NUMERATOR & DENOMINATOR

• 8 slides to help students observe how fractions with the same numerator and denominator cannot be equivalent
• 2 CFU (Check For Understanding) slides following this section

★GUIDED PRACTICE: IDENTIFY EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS

• 12 slides to practice identifying an equivalent fraction using area models
• Fill in the numerator to make fractions equivalent. 
• Animations provide scaffolded supports for students with each click revealing a visual support until the final answer is shown

★RECAP SLIDE

• 1 slide to recap the main learnings of the lesson 

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

★Animated PowerPoint Lesson (PPTX download)

• 47 instructional animated slides 
• Animations reveal the problems step-by-step to pause and give students time to think and discuss the information
• Animated slides & visual supports
• Present in presentation mode
• Notes section includes talking points and times to direct students to use the note-taking guide

★Animated Google Slides™ Lesson 

• Make a copy of presentation
• Same features as PPTX lesson above

★Detailed Lesson Plan

• Editable version in (Microsoft Word)
• Non-editable version (PDF)
• Learning objective
• Materials
• Vocabulary
• CCSS
• Key Learnings
• Each section of powerpoint broken down with questions, answers, tips for instruction, and scripted talking points

★Student Note-taking Guide

• Keep students engaged in the lesson as they follow along with their own note-taking guide which highlights key points in the lesson
• 2 pages
• Includes completed example for reference
• Notes included in the PowerPoint to guide students when they need to fill in the note-taking guide
• Also available on easel

★Differentiated Exit tickets- Digital & Print 

• Includes 4 questions to assess students’ understanding
• Paper exit ticket
• Self-grading digital exit ticket on Google Forms™ 
• 4 differentiated exit ticket versions 
• Exit ticket Answer Key
• Also available on easel

★Independent Practice Worksheets

• Equivalent or not equivalent? Practice worksheet: 2 pages (2 different levels)
• Fill in the numerator equivalent fraction practice worksheet: 2 pages (2 different levels)
• Worksheet answer key
• Also available on easel

★Learning objective 

• 6 versions the learning objective to print and display

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Visuals and text included in the PowerPoint presentation are not editable. The animations can be edited.
• Not listed in Google drive tool, digital download includes link to make a copy of
• Google Slides™ presentation in the PDF.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

★Zip file includes

• PowerPoint presentation (PPTX)
• Editable lesson (Microsoft Word)
• PDF:
  • Link to Google Slides™ presentation
  • Link to Google Form™ exit ticket
  • Non-editable lesson plan
  • Learning objective to display in classroom
  • Student note-taking guide
  • Filled in example of student note-taking guide
  • Student worksheets
  • Printable exit ticket

PLEASE NOTE: There is an editable version of the lesson plan in Microsoft word. No other parts of this resource are editable. 

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Common Core Alignment

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3

Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.1

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.

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WAYS TO USE in your classroom

This resource is designed to be a guided lesson. The powerpoint doesn’t include draggable pieces for independent practice, but it is meant to be used in presentation mode.

• Whole group instruction
• Small group instruction
• Intervention groups

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