Split Squad PosterEquivalent Families Visual Math Aid SPLIT SQUAD The Halves, Fourths, & Eighths Connection Map Classroom Anchor Chart Vertical Alignment Strip Map 1 Whole Halves Fourths Eighths 1/2 Line Half-Way 1/4 Line 2/8 Mark 3/4 Line 6/8 Mark 1 WHOLE 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 Spotlight on Equivalence Family Connection A Halves to Fourths 1 2 = 2 4 They cover the exact same space! Family Connection B Halves to Eighths 1 2 = 4 8 Four 1/8 units = One 1/2 unit Family Connection C Fourths to Eighths 1 4 = 2 8 3 4 = 6 8 3 fourth units line up with 6 eighth units Rule: Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 or 4 to find equivalent fractions in this family! Interactive Fractions Lab • Level 1