15. Numbers & Operations
Fractions
Gr. 6
N-45, N-46c,
N-48, N-49
Materials:
cardboard fraction pieces
pattern blocks
1 .
a)
Find 11 halves. Write this as an improper fraction.
b )
Place the halves so that they make whole pieces. Are
there any pieces left over?
c )
How many wholes do you have all together?
d )
Represent this as a mixed number.
e )
Explain how this is related to division.
2 .
Copy this chart on looseleaf. Use the fraction pieces to
represent each improper fraction and mixed number below.
Draw to record your work.
improper fraction
mixed number
1 8
4
3 3
4
1 5
8
2 1
2
3 .
a)
If the value of a yellow hexagon is one whole, make
a pattern with a value
2 1 .
2
b )
Suppose the trapezoid is one whole, can
2 1 be
represented using pattern blocks?
2
Explain your answer.
When you have completed this station,
place your answer sheet in your portfolio.
Label your portfolio entry.
Please tidy up the station.