Adding Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
Add fractions with the help of the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Model sums by placing the tiles on side-by-side number lines. Explore the usefulness of common denominators in adding. Express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
Launch GizmoAdding Fractions (Fraction Tiles)
Add fractions with the help of the Fractionator, a fraction-tile-making machine in the Gizmo. Model sums by placing the tiles on side-by-side number lines. Explore the usefulness of common denominators in adding. Express sums as improper fractions or mixed numbers.
5 Minute Preview
Use for 5 minutes a day.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Add fractions with like denominators.
- Add fractions with unlike denominators.
- Find the lowest common denominator (LCD) of a set of fractions.
- Use fraction tiles to model addition of fractions.
VOCABULARY:
- denominator, equivalent, fraction, least common denominator, numerator, sum
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
In the file, click on the link to make a copy of the Google Doc of the Student Exploration Sheet.
Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Math
Adding Fractions Vocabulary-French
This is the French translation of the Vocabulary Sheet
Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Math
Adding Fractions Teacher Guide-French
This is the French translation of the Teacher Guide
Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Math
Adding Fractions Student Exploration Sheet-French
This is the French translation of the Student Exploration Sheet
Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Math
Student Exploration - French
Student Exploration translated into French - great for adding like and unlike denominators.
Best For:
Math 7
User Recommendations (5):
This is very user friendly with great visuals for all students!
Recommended for: 4th Grade MathGizmo User from Georgia