Fraction Strip Quiz Mid Module 5

Natalie folded 1 whole fraction strip as pictured above. How many equal parts did she divide the whole into?

Label each equal part with a unit fraction.

Identify the fraction of the strip she shaded.

Identify the fraction of the strip she did not shade.

Draw 2 rectangles the same size. Each rectangle represents 1 whole. Partition each rectangle into 3 equal parts. Shade and label a fraction greater than 1.

Draw a number bond that shows 1 whole rectangle as 3 unit fractions.

The bakery had a chocolate cake and a vanilla cake that were exactly the same size. Mr. Chu bought 1 fourth of the chocolate cake. Mrs. Ramirez bought 1 sixth of the vanilla cake. Who bought a larger piece of cake? Explain your answer using words, pictures, and numbers.

Natalie explained, "My drawing shows a picture of (3/2)." Kosmo says, "It looks like a picture of (3/4) to me." a. Show and explain how they could both be correct by choosing different wholes. Use words, pictures, and numbers.

Natalie said to Kosmo, "One part can represent either 1 half or 1 fourth. That must mean (1/2 = 1/4)." Do you agree with Natalie? Use words, pictures, and numbers to explain your reasoning.