Place Value Equivalence Activity: Benchmark Fractions

This activity supports learners to better understand the concept of place value equivalence and benchmark fractions.

Benchmark fractions are commonly used as reference fractions for comparisons, such as one-half (50%, 0.5) or one-quarter (25%, 0.25). One-tenth (10%, 0.1) is introduced as a benchmark value for its relationship to the base-10 numbering system. It is important that students have a good understanding of equivalent representations of benchmark values.

Misconception: Students should understand that 0.5 = 1/2 and 0.5 is not 1/5. 

Misconception: Students should understand that 0.25 is not larger than 0.5 (because it is ‘longer’ in digits). 

What’s included?

• Place Value Equivalence Activity -pre-filled
• Place Value Equivalence Activity - blank
• Place Value Equivalence Poster Activity

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