Chapter 8 - Number Sense & Numeration - Fractions

We will cover the following concepts:

1. Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions (converting from improper to mixed fractions & vice versa)

2. Equivalent Fractions

3. Comparing & Ordering Fractions from halves to twelfths, including improper & mixed fractions

4. Relating Fractions to Decimals and Percents

5. Adding & Subtracting Fractions with like Denominators

6. Multiply & Divide 1-digit Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions (e.g. 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, ...)

7. Ratios & Equivalent Ratios

8. Rates & Equivalent Rates

Class Handouts

1. Fraction Tower

2. Fraction Benchmarks Reference Sheet

Homework Sheets

1. PH Book P. 104 - 105 - Equivalent Fractions

2. NS6-47: Equivalent Fractions Worksheet

3. PH Book P. 108 - 109 - Comparing & Ordering Fractions

4. PH Book P. 106 - 107 - Fractions and Mixed Numbers

5. PH Book P. 112 - 113 - Fraction and Decimal Benchmarks

Useful Links

1. Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers from easyteaching.net

2. How to Change an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number

3. How to Change a Mixed Number into an Improper Fraction