3rd Grade Math - Explaining Equivalent Fractions

This post explains and gives practice opportunities related to TEKS 3.3G:

explain that two fractions are equivalent if and only if they are both represented by the same point on the number line or represent the same portion of a same size whole for an area model

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Instruction

Equivalent fractions are equal because they represent the same amount of a shape even if partitioned into a different number of sets or parts.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2025, this supporting standard has been tested 2 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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