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Addition and Subtraction Fraction Word Problems with Unlike Denominators Bundle and Game

5th Grade • Lesson Plan Bundle
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: Lesson Plan Bundle

Skills:

  • Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of fractions in strategic and purposeful partnerships 
  • Take notes using visual area models, estimation and reasonableness in order to solve addition and subtraction fraction word problems including cases with unlike denominators
  • Demonstrate their understanding of this fundamental skill by playing a game of memory
  • Complete an "exit ticket" to help drive your next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper
  • Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
  • Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

  • Student Resources:
    • "Exit Slips" as an optional assessment component (1 copy per student)
    • "Fraction Memory Match Cards" (1 set per group)
    • "Fraction Cards" (1 set per group)
    • "Class Example Problems" (1 per student)
    • "Beat the Clock!" (1 copy per student -or project for students to copy on blank paper)
  • Teacher Resources:
    • "CUBES Poster" (1 copy for display)
    • "Word Problems with Fractions" steps list (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 5.NF.2

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

We can help you make teaching mixed number fraction word problems fun.  This bundle of lessons will support your 5th graders in unpacking the key vocabulary in complicated word problems and give them multiple opportunities to practice the skill of adding and subtracting mixed numbers with partners while playing math games.  Your 5th graders will:

  • Segment 1: collaborate with peers to practice the “language” of fractions in strategic and purposeful partnerships, take notes using visual area models, estimation and reasonableness in order to solve addition and subtraction fraction word problems with fractions including cases with unlike denominators
  • Segment 2: demonstrate their number sense, assess reasonableness of answers for fraction word problems by playing a game of memory and complete an “exit ticket” to help drive your next instructional steps

These lessons can be taught over the span of a half day or you can use the lessons independently, broken up over several days.