Second and third graders begin to demonstrate their knowledge of fractions by recognizing that fractions represent equal-sized parts of a whole. They do this with both numerical representations as well as models. Identifying and representing fractions is the first step toward comparing, identifying equivalent fractions, fractional computation and working with mixed numbers and improper fractions.
In the Pizza Fractions template, students first identify a fraction of a given pizza covered by a certain topping. Then, they place specific toppings on a pizza based on given fractions. Finally, students create their own pizza scenario and model and type fractional parts of each topping.