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Which models show one fourth? How do you know?

A variety of numeric and picture representations of 1/4

These representations got students thinking about fractions. Students revealed what they knew about fractions as equal shares and grappled with the idea that these shares can be different shapes. They also has some great conversations about equivalence.

How do you get students to re-think their thinking or make connections?