Unit 11: Fraction Operations

Unit 11 Learning Targets:

• I can determine equivalent fractions using common factors and multiples.
• I can add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
• I can add and subtraction fractions and mixed numbers in mathematical and real-world situations.
• I can multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
• I can multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers in mathematical and real-world situations.

MN State Standards*:

• 6.1.1.6 Determine greatest common factors and least common multiples. Use common factors and common multiples to calculate with fractions and find equivalent fractions.
• 6.1.3.1 Multiply and divide decimals and fractions, using efficient and generalizable procedures, including standard algorithms.
• 6.1.3.2 Use the meanings of fractions, multiplication, division and the inverse relationship between multiplication and division to make sense of procedures for multiplying and dividing fractions.
• 6.1.3.4 Solve real-world and mathematical problems requiring arithmetic with decimals, fractions and mixed numbers.
• 6.1.3.5 Estimate solutions to problems with whole numbers, fractions and decimals and use the estimates to assess the reasonableness of results in the context of the problem.

*High Priority Benchmarks are BOLDED