In whole-group lesson, we looked at various ways of drawing fractions. Here’s an example of visually drawing fractions with unlike denominators and then adding them together visually to see how the denominators become equivalent. Remember to always draw when encountering a new concept!
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Adding and subtracting mixed numbers
After the weekend, we reviewed how to add and subtract fractions and began to learn adding and subtracting mixed numbers, where we have a fraction and a whole number.
Adding and subtracting fractions
We reviewed adding fractions with equal denominators and looked at a method of finding common denominators for unlike fractions.
Converting fractions between proper and improper forms
Part of today’s lesson looked at how to convert between proper and improper fractions. We reviewed this skill and connected it to adding and subtracting fractions.
Simplifying Fractions
Simplifying fractions is an important skill to master. Today’s lesson explored what simplification means and looked at ways to master the skill.
Fraction review
Today we begin Unit 3 (Adding and Subtracting Fractions). To start, we reviewed vocabulary and types of fractions.
Mr. J’s Math Class 