Lesson 3: Let’s simplify fractions

Students will learn how to simplify fractions using the greatest common factor. They will complete an activity that involves solving clues to identify Fraction Phil’s true identity.

Lesson 1: Let’s identify fractions

Students will review how to identify fractions and locate them on a number line. You could use this lesson as a pre-assessment or move on to the next lesson, which dives straight into creating equivalent fractions. Students will go on a fraction hunt in the class to find and identify fractions.