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Fraction Equivalence and
Comparison Tasks
4.NF.1, 4.NF.2
Fraction Equivalence and Comparison Tasks
Materials:- Task cards- Fraction manipulatives and number line- Writing and drawing supplies
Directions:1) Pick a task card.2) Answer the questions on the task cards using words and pictures. Be sure to write
the task number on your paper.3) Choose another task card and work together to answer the questions. Continue until
time is up.
Task 1
Colton says the diagrams below represent equivalent fractions. Is he correct?
Write the fraction each diagram represents and explain your reasoning.
Task 2
Khloe drew the following area models. She says the second one represents 7 𝑥 1010 𝑥 10
.
Is Khloe correct? What does the first area model represent? Are they equivalent? Explain.
Task 3
Draw a fraction model to show 35
= 3 𝑥 65 𝑥 6
Adapted from Illinois Teach and Talk
Task 4
a. The rectangle below has a length of 1. What fraction does the shaded part represent?
b. The rectangle below has the same length as the rectangle above.. What fraction does the
shaded part represent?
c. Use the pictures to explain why the two fractions represented above are equivalent.
Adapted from Illustrative Mathematics
Task 5
a. What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded?
b. Laura says that 14
of the rectangle is shaded. Do you think she is correct? Explain why or
why not using the picture.
Adapted from Illustrative Mathematics
Task 6
Ms. Romero wants to make snack mix for her class party. She pulls out the recipe for
Romero Family Snack Mix and notices that the ingredients have faded away. She call her sister
and writes down what she remembers. Help Ms. Romero figure out how much of each
ingredient she will need.
Adapted from LearnZillion
Task 7
Leila and Daniel are playing “Capture the Colors” at the school carnival. In each round, they
choose a color, but can’t see how much is inside until after they choose and use a measuring
cup.
Who chose more in each round? How do you know?
Adapted from LearnZillion
From LearnZillion
Task 8