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Adding/Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators: Mixed Numbers

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
$2.00
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Collaborate and use the "language" of place value and decimals in strategic, purposeful note-taking partnerships
  • Practice solving addition & subtraction problems with mixed numbers and unlike denominators using bar models and multiplication

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper (2-3 per student)
  • Pencils
  • Document camera/whiteboard

Printable Resources: Optional:

  • "Exit Slip" as an assessment component (1 copy per student)

CCSS: 5.NF.A.1

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Practice, practice and more practice will help your 5th graders demonstrate a true understanding of addition and subtraction with mixed numbers.  Working with peers, discussing the process and results allows your students to explain the “why” of this process.  They will:

  • Collaborate and use the “language” of place value and decimals in strategic, purposeful note-taking partnerships
  • Practice solving addition & subtraction problems with mixed numbers and unlike denominators using bar models and multiplication

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: “Adding/Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators Bundle,” will result in duplicated content.