MATH

In Math we are investigating fractions. Your child will be learning to divide whole objects and sets of objects into equal parts, and identify the parts using fractional names (e.g., one half; three thirds; two fourths or two quarters), without using numbers in standard fractional notation.

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Equivalent Fraction Activities

Ask to be shown different amounts such as 2/12, 3/12 or 6/12. When the child has demonstrated and written these amounts on paper, then ask them if they can show you 1/2 of the egg carton. See if they know how to fill 1/2 of it. Ask them how many eggs this is. So if 1/2 of the carton is the same as 6/12, you can then begin to help them see what an equivalent fraction is.

You can have them demonstrate 1/3 easily in the same way. Draw a black line to divide the carton into thirds to help visualize 1/3 of a carton. You can cut the carton apart to physically show the thirds are the same size, and the same as filling 4 places out of 12.

You can also have them demonstrate 2/3 by filling in two of the 3 parts of the egg carton. They can count the eggs to see that 8 out of 12 places are filled. They will then see that 2/3 is equivalent to 8/12.

Have them demonstrate 3/4 or 2/4 in the same fashion. The carton can be cut apart into quarters to help them visualize the 4 parts of the original 12 places in the carton.

(http://www.brighthubeducation.com/study-and-learning-tips/36837-parent-and-child-egg-carton-craft-for-understanding-fractions/)