About This Lesson
<p>Pick two rods of different colors. Given an unlimited supply of rods of each of the two colors, how can we work out what fraction the shorter rod is of the longer one?</p><p>Other topics covered: Numbers</p> Aligned to Common Core State Standard: 3.NF.1
A simple introduction to fractions - work out what fraction one rod is of another. A very clear interactive is included which could be displayed full size on the interactive whiteboard. Like all Nrich resources, teachers' notes and solutions are provided.