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Modeling Equivalent Fractions using area models is a great tool for understanding WHY fractions are equivalent. Students will first shade in the given fraction. Next, students will break apart the model to show a different amount of equal parts. Finally, students will name the new equivalent fraction. When students explore equivalent fractions through modeling, they are able to see that when we make equivalent fractions, the size of the pieces changes. In order to keep the fractions equiva

Teaching math visually is the only way for students to gain a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Teaching math with bar models gives students a visual representation of what it means to find the missing whole when solving percent problems. For detailed instructions on how to use bar models, check out my post on MathHandsOn.com. What this download includes: 1 page of blank bar models that break the whole into 10% increments 1 page of blank bar models that break the whole into 20%