Speaking — Math talk: Which one doesn't belong?
Look at each set of four. With a partner, find a reason why each one could be the one that doesn't belong. There is more than one right answer — the reason is what matters.
Set A
- 1/2
- 4/8
- 2/4
- 3/8
Set B
- 1/4 of a star
- 1/4 of a strand of beads
- 1/4 of a trail
- 4/4 of a star
Talk stems
- I think ___ doesn't belong because…
- I agree / disagree with you because…
- Can you show me with a picture?
- Another way to see it is…
Big question to share with the class
- Is 1/4 always smaller than 1/2? Explain using two different wholes.