Unit 8, Lesson 1
Estimation Explorations with Fractions
Grade 3
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students learned how to represent fractions with area diagrams, fraction strips, and number lines. In this lesson, students revisit each representation in an estimation context. Students have an opportunity to think about how to partition each representation to decide what fraction is shown (MP7). Additionally, if time allows and it seems of benefit to students’ understanding, there is an option after each activity to find the exact value of the fraction in the Task Statement.
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 5, Section A in the curriculum materials.
- Engagement
- MLR2
- Determine (orally and in writing) estimates of fractions represented in diagrams and on number lines that are “too low,” “about right,” and “too high.”
- Let’s explore estimations with fractions.
Required Preparation
None
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
Which fraction representations did students seem most comfortable with today? Which representations do you want them to work with more before the year is over?