Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages

Fraction Strip Detective: teaching companion

Distinguish all equal parts from the selected parts in a strip. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.

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Diagnostic probes

Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.

d1. A strip has six equal parts and four are shaded. Name the shaded fraction and explain the two numbers.

d2. Rotate a strip showing 2/3 by a quarter turn. Has its fraction changed?

Check after reteaching

Complete this check independently after discussing the model.

r1. A whole has eight equal parts, five shaded. What fraction is shaded and what fraction is unshaded?

Exit ticket

Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.

e1. Name two shaded parts in a strip of three equal parts. Strip model: 1 same-sized whole, each divided into 3 equal parts; 2 parts are shaded altogether.