Overview

In this performance assessment, students will use their knowledge of comparing fractions with like denominators or like numerators.

Specifically, students will be asked to complete a performance task that will check their mastery of these skills. Students should have knowledge of how to compare fractions that have like denominators or numerators. 

This assessment has one part. Students should take one 45-minute class period to complete it.

Details

Big Ideas & Competencies

Big Ideas Competencies

A. Understanding and Applying Number Systems

Students understand that numbers hold value and can choose the appropriate representations and algorithms to reason quantitatively, abstractly, and efficiently.

Comparing Fractions 1

Students can compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator, and justify their conclusions, using number lines and other models.

NOTE ABOUT ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

Below are analytic teacher rubrics. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.

Teacher Rubric

Dimensions Not Yet Meeting Expectations Meeting Expectations Exceeding Expectations

Concepts and Procedures

  • I can solve part of the problem, but I am confused in some places and have made mistakes.  
No exemplars at this time.
  • I can solve the problem with 1-2 mistakes.  
No exemplars at this time.
  • I can solve the problem efficiently and accurately without any mistakes. 
No exemplars at this time.

Modeling and Using Tools

  • I can interpret a model and/or create a partial model to represent the math concept, but it is inaccurate or incomplete. 
No exemplars at this time.
  • I can create and/or interpret a model to represent the math concept. 
No exemplars at this time.
  • I can accurately create and/or interpret a model to represent the math concept.  
No exemplars at this time.

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