Circle Fractions
Description of Cricut Lesson & Activity
Create these Math Manipulatives to teach fractions. Students can learn visually how fractions work and how smaller fractions combine to make larger ones.
Grade 3-5
Easy
45 Minutes
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Mathematics
ISTE Standards
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1.1a Learning Goals
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1.1b Customized Learning Environments
State / Local / Other Standards
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3: Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.4: Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
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Learning Objective(s)
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Students will be able to identify and create circle fractions, demonstrating an understanding of how to represent parts of a whole using circles.
Materials Required
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Heavy Cardstock in desired colors
Other tools and materials:
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Cricut Permanent Black Marker
Instructions
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Load cardstock into the machine to cut and draw the project.
Assessment
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A performance task where students will create their own circle fraction diagrams representing various fractions (e.g., 1/2, 1/4, 3/4) and explain their reasoning for each representation.