Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 1

Topic

Fractions

Description

This example demonstrates simplifying the fraction 6/10 by finding the GCD, which is 2. The simplified form is 3/5. This teaches students about recognizing common factors and reducing fractions to their simplest form.

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Fractions

Description

This example focuses on simplifying the fraction 2/10. By finding the GCD, which is 2, students simplify the fraction to 1/5. This activity reinforces their skills in recognizing common factors and understanding equivalent fractions.

For a complete collection of math examples related to Simplifying Fractions click on this link: Math Examples: Simplifying Fractions Collection.

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Fractions

Description

This example demonstrates simplifying the fraction 6/12 by finding the GCD, which is 6. The simplified form is 1/2. This teaches students about recognizing common factors and reducing fractions to their simplest form.

For a complete collection of math examples related to Simplifying Fractions click on this link: Math Examples: Simplifying Fractions Collection.

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Fractions

Description

This example illustrates the simplification of 4/6. Students learn to identify the GCD, which is 2, allowing them to reduce the fraction to 2/3. This practice strengthens their skills in division and enhances their understanding of number relationships, vital for more complex fraction concepts.

For a complete collection of math examples related to Simplifying Fractions click on this link: Math Examples: Simplifying Fractions Collection.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This example demonstrates simplifying the fraction 4/10 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2. The simplified form is 2/5. This teaches students about recognizing common factors and reducing fractions to their simplest form.

For a complete collection of math examples related to Simplifying Fractions click on this link: Math Examples: Simplifying Fractions Collection.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image completes the short sequence by showing 4/20 with a rectangular model and the numerical process to generate this equivalent fraction. It displays a rectangle divided into 20 parts with four parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 4 to get 4/20.

This representation completes the pattern of equivalent fractions for 1/5 and reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image starts a new sequence focusing on equivalent fractions of 2/3. It shows a rectangular fraction model divided into three equal parts with two parts shaded, representing 2/3.

This representation introduces students to a new fraction and sets the stage for exploring its equivalent forms. It provides a clear visual model for students to understand what 2/3 looks like.

Teachers can use this image to begin a discussion about fractions with a numerator greater than 1 and to prepare students for generating equivalent fractions of 2/3.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as the title card for a series on equivalent fractions. It displays the text "Equivalent Fractions" in a clear, prominent font. The background may include subtle mathematical elements or fraction-related graphics to set the context for the following images in the series.

This introductory image sets the stage for the subsequent images, preparing students for an exploration of fractions that have the same value but are written differently. It provides a clear, concise title that immediately informs viewers about the specific fraction concepts they'll be studying.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows another variation with rectangular models demonstrating equivalent fractions: 1/4, 2/8, 3/12, and 4/16. It displays four rectangles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This representation further reinforces the concept of equivalent fractions using a different set of fractions. It helps students see the pattern in creating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image continues the sequence, now showing 3/15 with a rectangular model and the numerical process to generate this equivalent fraction. It displays a rectangle divided into 15 parts with three parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 3 to get 3/15.

This representation further reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions and helps students see the pattern emerging in the sequence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image presents a variation with rectangular models showing equivalent fractions: 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, and 4/12. It displays four rectangles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This representation introduces a new model for understanding equivalent fractions. It helps students see that the concept of equivalent fractions applies across different visual representations and reinforces the pattern of multiplying both numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 2/3, 4/6, 6/9, and 8/12. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the next fraction in the sequence: 4/6. It displays a rectangular model divided into six parts with four parts shaded, representing 4/6. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 2 to get 4/6.

This representation helps students understand how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It provides both a visual and potentially numerical explanation of the process.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as the title card for a series on equivalent fractions. It displays the text "Equivalent Fractions" in a clear, prominent font. The background may include subtle mathematical elements or fraction-related graphics to set the context for the following images in the series.

This introductory image sets the stage for the subsequent images, preparing students for an exploration of fractions that have the same value but are written differently. It provides a clear, concise title that immediately informs viewers about the specific fraction concepts they'll be studying.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image completes the short sequence by showing 4/20 with a rectangular model and the numerical process to generate this equivalent fraction. It displays a rectangle divided into 20 parts with four parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 4 to get 4/20.

This representation completes the pattern of equivalent fractions for 1/5 and reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the next fraction in the sequence: 4/6. It displays a rectangular model divided into six parts with four parts shaded, representing 4/6. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 2 to get 4/6.

This representation helps students understand how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It provides both a visual and potentially numerical explanation of the process.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the final fraction in the sequence: 8/12. It displays a rectangular model divided into twelve parts with eight parts shaded, representing 8/12. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 4 to get 8/12.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 2/3, 4/6, 6/9, and 8/12. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image starts a short sequence focusing on equivalent fractions of 1/5. It shows a rectangular model divided into five equal parts with one part shaded, representing 1/5.

This representation introduces students to the concept of fifths and sets the stage for exploring equivalent fractions with a denominator of 5. It provides a clear visual model for students to understand what 1/5 looks like.

Teachers can use this image to begin a discussion about fractions with a denominator of 5 and to prepare students for generating equivalent fractions.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 2/3, 4/6, 6/9, and 8/12. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image presents circular fraction models for 1/2 and 2/4, illustrating that equal fractions can be written in different forms. It shows two circles side by side, one divided into two equal parts with one part shaded (representing 1/2), and the other divided into four equal parts with two parts shaded (representing 2/4).

This visual representation helps students understand that fractions can look different but represent the same amount. It introduces the fundamental concept of equivalent fractions using a familiar circular model.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image displays circular fraction models that are equivalent: 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8. It shows four circles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This visual representation expands on the previous image, showing multiple equivalent fractions. It helps students see the pattern in equivalent fractions and understand that as both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number, the fraction's value remains the same.

Teachers can use this image to discuss patterns in equivalent fractions and to introduce the concept of simplifying and expanding fractions.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image presents circular fraction models for 1/2 and 2/4, illustrating that equal fractions can be written in different forms. It shows two circles side by side, one divided into two equal parts with one part shaded (representing 1/2), and the other divided into four equal parts with two parts shaded (representing 2/4).

This visual representation helps students understand that fractions can look different but represent the same amount. It introduces the fundamental concept of equivalent fractions using a familiar circular model.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image starts a short sequence focusing on equivalent fractions of 1/5. It shows a rectangular model divided into five equal parts with one part shaded, representing 1/5.

This representation introduces students to the concept of fifths and sets the stage for exploring equivalent fractions with a denominator of 5. It provides a clear visual model for students to understand what 1/5 looks like.

Teachers can use this image to begin a discussion about fractions with a denominator of 5 and to prepare students for generating equivalent fractions.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image builds on the previous one, showing 2/10 with a rectangular model and demonstrating how to generate this equivalent fraction numerically. It displays a rectangle divided into ten parts with two parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 2 to get 2/10.

This representation helps students understand how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It provides both a visual and numerical explanation of the process.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows another variation with rectangular models demonstrating equivalent fractions: 1/4, 2/8, 3/12, and 4/16. It displays four rectangles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This representation further reinforces the concept of equivalent fractions using a different set of fractions. It helps students see the pattern in creating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 1/5, 2/10, 3/15, and 4/20. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence and reinforcing that this process can continue indefinitely.

This representation provides a comprehensive view of the equivalent fractions, allowing students to see the progression and pattern all at once. It reinforces the concept that these fractions, despite looking different, all represent the same amount.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image starts a new sequence focusing on equivalent fractions of 2/3. It shows a rectangular fraction model divided into three equal parts with two parts shaded, representing 2/3.

This representation introduces students to a new fraction and sets the stage for exploring its equivalent forms. It provides a clear visual model for students to understand what 2/3 looks like.

Teachers can use this image to begin a discussion about fractions with a numerator greater than 1 and to prepare students for generating equivalent fractions of 2/3.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image displays circular fraction models that are equivalent: 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8. It shows four circles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This visual representation expands on the previous image, showing multiple equivalent fractions. It helps students see the pattern in equivalent fractions and understand that as both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number, the fraction's value remains the same.

Teachers can use this image to discuss patterns in equivalent fractions and to introduce the concept of simplifying and expanding fractions.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image continues the sequence, now showing 6/9. It displays a rectangular model divided into nine parts with six parts shaded, representing 6/9. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 3 to get 6/9.

This representation further reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions and helps students see the pattern emerging in the sequence.

Teachers can use this image to continue the discussion on equivalent fractions and to encourage students to predict the next fraction in the sequence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image continues the sequence, now showing 6/9. It displays a rectangular model divided into nine parts with six parts shaded, representing 6/9. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 3 to get 6/9.

This representation further reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions and helps students see the pattern emerging in the sequence.

Teachers can use this image to continue the discussion on equivalent fractions and to encourage students to predict the next fraction in the sequence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the final fraction in the sequence: 8/12. It displays a rectangular model divided into twelve parts with eight parts shaded, representing 8/12. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 4 to get 8/12.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image continues the sequence, now showing 3/15 with a rectangular model and the numerical process to generate this equivalent fraction. It displays a rectangle divided into 15 parts with three parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 3 to get 3/15.

This representation further reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions and helps students see the pattern emerging in the sequence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image builds on the previous one, showing 2/10 with a rectangular model and demonstrating how to generate this equivalent fraction numerically. It displays a rectangle divided into ten parts with two parts shaded, alongside the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 2 to get 2/10.

This representation helps students understand how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It provides both a visual and numerical explanation of the process.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 2/3, 4/6, 6/9, and 8/12. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as a summary slide showing the four equivalent fractions explored in the previous sequence: 1/5, 2/10, 3/15, and 4/20. It displays all four rectangular models side by side, clearly demonstrating their equivalence and reinforcing that this process can continue indefinitely.

This representation provides a comprehensive view of the equivalent fractions, allowing students to see the progression and pattern all at once. It reinforces the concept that these fractions, despite looking different, all represent the same amount.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image presents a variation with rectangular models showing equivalent fractions: 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, and 4/12. It displays four rectangles side by side, each divided and shaded to represent these fractions.

This representation introduces a new model for understanding equivalent fractions. It helps students see that the concept of equivalent fractions applies across different visual representations and reinforces the pattern of multiplying both numerator and denominator by the same number.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the final fraction in the sequence: 8/12. It displays a rectangular model divided into twelve parts with eight parts shaded, representing 8/12. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 4 to get 8/12.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the final fraction in the sequence: 8/12. It displays a rectangular model divided into twelve parts with eight parts shaded, representing 8/12. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 4 to get 8/12.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image is a variation showing the equivalence of 6/8 and 3/4. It displays two circular fraction models side by side, one divided into eight parts with six shaded (representing 6/8), and the other divided into four parts with three shaded (representing 3/4).

This visual representation helps students see that 6/8 and 3/4 represent the same portion of a whole, reinforcing the concept of equivalent fractions. It also provides another example of simplifying fractions, this time with a different common factor.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows fraction number lines demonstrating the equivalence of 6/12 and 1/2. It displays two number lines, one marked from 0 to 1 with 12 equal divisions and a point at 6/12, and another marked from 0 to 1 with 2 equal divisions and a point at 1/2.

This representation introduces a new model for understanding equivalent fractions and fraction simplification. It helps students visualize fractions on a linear scale and reinforces the concept that equivalent fractions occupy the same point on a number line.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image is a variation of the previous one, now showing the equivalence of 3/12 and 1/4 on number lines. It displays two number lines, one marked from 0 to 1 with 12 equal divisions and a point at 3/12, and another marked from 0 to 1 with 4 equal divisions and a point at 1/4.

This representation further reinforces the concept of equivalent fractions using number lines. It helps students visualize how fractions with different denominators can represent the same value.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows equivalent circular fraction models for 2/4 and 1/2. It displays two circles side by side, one divided into four equal parts with two parts shaded (representing 2/4), and the other divided into two equal parts with one part shaded (representing 1/2).

This visual representation helps students understand that fractions can be equivalent even when written differently. It introduces the concept of simplifying fractions by showing that 2/4 and 1/2 represent the same portion of a whole.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image serves as the title card for a series on fractions in simplest form. It likely displays the text "Fractions in Simplest Form" in a clear, prominent font. The background may include subtle mathematical elements or fraction-related graphics to set the context for the following images in the series.

This introductory image sets the stage for the subsequent images, preparing students for an exploration of equivalent fractions and the process of simplifying fractions. It provides a clear, concise title that immediately informs viewers about the specific fraction concepts they'll be studying.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image is a variation of the previous one, showing how to simplify 2/4. It displays the process of simplifying 2/4 to 1/2, using notation to show the division of both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (2 in this case).

This representation helps students understand the process of simplifying fractions. It visually demonstrates that simplifying a fraction doesn't change its value, but expresses it in its lowest terms.

Teachers can use this image to explain the process of simplifying fractions and to reinforce the concept of equivalent fractions.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image presents rectangular fraction models showing the equivalence of 3/6 and 1/2. It displays two rectangles side by side, one divided into six equal parts with three parts shaded (representing 3/6), and the other divided into two equal parts with one part shaded (representing 1/2).

This visual representation helps students understand equivalent fractions using a different model than the circular ones previously shown. It reinforces the concept that fractions can be simplified while maintaining their value.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image continues from the previous one, showing how common factors divide out when simplifying fractions. It likely displays the process of simplifying 2/4 to 1/2 with a focus on the common factor of 2, possibly using visual elements like circles or arrows to show how the common factor is removed from both the numerator and denominator.

This representation helps students understand the mathematical principle behind simplifying fractions. It visually demonstrates that we're dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number, which doesn't change the fraction's value.

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Fractions

Description

This final image in the series shows how to reduce fractions numerically, demonstrating the simplification of 4/8, 8/12, 5/10, and 3/15. It displays these fractions and their simplified forms, with visual cues to show the simplification process.

This representation shifts from visual models to a more abstract, numerical approach to simplifying fractions. It helps students apply the concepts they've learned to a variety of fractions, reinforcing the process of finding common factors and dividing both the numerator and denominator.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image is another variation, now demonstrating the equivalence of 4/12 and 1/3 on number lines. It shows two number lines, one marked from 0 to 1 with 12 equal divisions and a point at 4/12, and another marked from 0 to 1 with 3 equal divisions and a point at 1/3.

This representation continues to build on the concept of equivalent fractions using number lines. It helps students visualize how fractions with different denominators can represent the same value, even when the relationship isn't as immediately obvious as in previous examples.

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image provides a visual comparison of unit fractions 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1/6, demonstrating that as the denominator increases, the value of the unit fraction decreases. It shows different unit fractions on a number line with a visual comparison of their lengths.

This representation helps students visualize the relative sizes of different unit fractions. It clearly illustrates that while each fraction represents one part, the size of that part decreases as the whole is divided into more pieces.