Florida B.E.S.T. MA.4.FR.1

MA.4.FR.1 is a B.E.S.T. standard. These are the benchmarks under it.

• MA.4.FR.1.1

  Model and express a fraction, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, with the denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with the denominator 100...

• MA.4.FR.1.2

  Use decimal notation to represent fractions with denominators of 10 or 100, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than 1, and use fractional notation wi...

• MA.4.FR.1.3

  Identify and generate equivalent fractions, including fractions greater than one. Describe how the numerator and denominator are affected when the equivalent fr...

• MA.4.FR.1.4

  Plot, order and compare fractions, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, with different numerators and different denominators.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students recognize and create equivalent fractions, then compare fractions with different numerators and denominators. They connect fractions in tenths and hundredths to decimal notation using models and place value.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students can generate equivalent fractions and compare two fractions using models, benchmarks, or common denominators. They can write tenths and hundredths as decimals and explain the connection using place value.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may multiply only the numerator or denominator when making equivalent fractions. They may think a larger denominator means a larger fraction. They may read 0.4 as four hundredths or claim 0.35 is greater than 0.5 because 35 is greater than 5.

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How to Assess It

Give this exit ticket: Shade 6/10 on a grid, write it as a decimal, name an equivalent hundredths fraction, and compare it with 3/4. Require a drawing or sentence to justify the comparison.

1. 01

   Build 3/4 with fraction strips, then cover it with smaller pieces to find and record equivalent fractions.

2. 02

   Ask, “Which is greater, 5/8 or 3/4?” and have students defend an answer with a drawing and written explanation.

3. 03

   Play a matching game with cards showing fractions, decimals, shaded grids, and number line points.

4. 04

   Use price tags such as $0.45 and $0.70, then write each amount as a fraction of one dollar and compare them.

• MA.3.FR.1

  Understand fractions as numbers and represent fractions.

• MA.4.NSO.2

  Build an understanding of operations with multi-digit numbers including decimals.

• MA.1.FR.1

  Develop an understanding of fractions by partitioning shapes into halves and fourths.

• MA.2.FR.1

  Develop an understanding of fractions.