Standards Icon Benchmark #:MA.2.G.5.1

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    • Benchmark Number: MA.2.G.5.1
      Benchmark Description: Use geometric models to demonstrate the relationships between wholes and their parts as a foundation to fractions.

      Subject Area: Mathematics
      Grade Level: 2
      Body of Knowledge: Geometry
      Supporting Idea: Geometry and Measurement - Geometry and Measurement
      Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
      Date of Last Rating: 06/07
      Cognitive Complexity: Moderate   -  What does this mean?
      Status: State Board Approved
      Remarks/Examples: Example: Using pattern blocks, how many trapezoids does it take to make a hexagon?  

  • RELATED RESOURCES (9)
    • Excellent Benchmark Tie (5)
      Resource Type(s)
      » Pattern Block Fractions
      Students use pattern blocks to determine fractional parts of a hexagon.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)
      » Cover the Hexagon
      Students will use a hexagon to demonstrate the relationship between the whole and its parts as a foundation to fractions.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)
      » Fraction Circle
      Students work with fraction circle pieces to identify and describe different ways to create a circle with smaller sectors.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)
      » Introduction to Fractions for Primary Students
      This sequence of four lessons is designed to guide young children through an introduction to fractions. Students learn to recognize parts of a whole, divide a whole into equal parts, and represent simple fractions such as 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2.      		 Unit / Lesson Sequence (Primary Type)
       Worksheet
       Virtual Manipulative
       Image / Photograph
      » Pattern Blocks
      This virtual manipulative offers pattern blocks of different shapes and in different colors which can be used for a range of activities. In addition, the resource offers descriptions of six example activities in the 'Activities' section, and a sample...    ...read more       		 Lesson Plan (Primary Type)
       Virtual Manipulative
       Problem-Solving Task

      Good Benchmark Tie (4)
      Resource Type(s)
      » Parts of a Whole
      This virtual manipulative allows the user to divide different shapes into equally sized pieces and to create fractions by selecting a number of pieces. In the activities described, the presenter or students may highlight parts of a whole, read a...    ...read more       		 Virtual Manipulative (Primary Type)
      » Fraction Action
      By making popcorn together with your child you may also introduce the concept of fractions.       		Teaching Idea (Primary Type)
      » Fraction Circle Worksheet
      Eight circles divided into equal sections of halves through twelfths.       		Worksheet (Primary Type)
       Educational Software / Tool
      » Clipart ETC Fractions
      Illustrations that can be used for teaching and demonstrating fractions. Fractional representations are modeled in wedges of circles ("pieces of pie") and parts of polygons. There are also clipart images of numerical fractions, both proper and...    ...read more       		 Image / Photograph (Primary Type)

      * Please note that examples of resources are not intended as complete curriculum.


  • RELATED COURSES (2)

  • RELATED Access Points (3)
    • Independent
      » MA.2.G.5.In.a: Match parts with the whole using geometric shapes.

      Remarks:
      Put together two triangles to form a square or two squares to form a rectangle using a template.
      Supported
      » MA.2.G.5.Su.a: Identify part and whole of geometric shapes.

      Remarks:
      Student may describe part and whole as some or all.
      Participatory
      » MA.2.G.5.Pa.a: Recognize parts of common objects.


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