In this task, students are given area puzzles and break them into smaller pieces where the shaded squares represent the unit fractions they are looking for. Students relate area to fractions. Students practice finding area of composite shapes while also developing an understanding of equivalent fractions in order to solve puzzles. Students learn to be systematic in order to solve the puzzles.
Adapted from Mindset Mathematics Grade 4, Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas by Boaler, Munson & Williams.
