Most students did not find the tasks challenging ( I get it! They already know how to find equivalent fractions), but I wanted them to visually make connections between placing items in equal groups and division.
They now wanted a REAL challenge so here's the question I came prepared with. They will work in pairs to figure out the task. Will post samples of their work as soon as they are done. Really excited to see how they approach the question.
Questions to think about ...
What shape is the booklet? How are you going to work out its size?
How many holes could the booklet take up?
This problem gives practice in calculating with fractions in a challenging setting. It also requires the use of factors and multiples. While doing the problem learners will need to express a smaller whole number as a fraction of a larger one and find equivalent fractions. This activity will require some estimating and trial and improvement, combined with working systematically.
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