Grade 6 Mathematics · Pre-UnitStandard 5.NF.B.4

Lesson 1.21.2 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can make sense of a problem, plan a strategy, and use fractions of a whole number to compare quantities, explain how I can tell, and judge a case I have not seen before.

Remember1.2 Small Group · Group 2

When the wholes are different, compare the amounts, not the fractions, because a bigger fraction of a small whole can be less. To compare fractions of different wholes, find each amount first. A bigger fraction does not always mean more.

Words: quantity (cantidad)relationship (relación)strategy (estrategia)reasonable (razonable)persevere (perseverar)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Tia walks 2/5 of a 30-block route. Max walks 3/4 of a 12-block route. How many more blocks does Tia walk than Max?

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  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Mia swims 2/3 of 30 laps. Jay swims 5/6 of 18 laps. How many more laps does Mia swim?

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  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Lena saves 1/4 of $48. Omar saves 1/3 of $30. How much more money does Lena save?

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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Find 1/2 of 60, 3/4 of 36, and 5/6 of 30. What is the greatest amount?

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Explain your thinkingWhen can a smaller fraction give the bigger amount? Use the two ropes to explain.

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