Topic 7
Topic overview
Topic 7 focuses on developing understanding of how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators by using equivalent fractions.
learning progression
LOOK BACK
Factors and Multiples (G4)
Find Equivalent Fractions (G4)
Decompose Mixed Numbers (G4)
Add/Subtract Fractions (G4)
Add/Sub. Mixed Numbers (G4)
TOPIC 7
Use Estimation
Find Common Denominators
Add/Sub. Fractions (unlike den.)
Problems Involving Fractions
Problems Involving Mixed Numb.
LOOK AHEAD
Solve Problems Using Data (G5)
Solve Problems Using Meas. (G5)
Expr. & Equa. w/Fractions (G6)
STAGE 1
ADDING FRACTIONS
Click on the video to learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators using fraction tiles! Then, try it yourself and use fraction tiles.
COMMON DENOMINATORS
Click on the video to learn how to find common denominators using fraction tiles! Then, try it yourself and use fraction tiles.
ADDING FRACTIONS
Click on the video to learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators using a number line! Then, try it yourself and use a number line.
COMMON DENOMINATORS
Click on the video to learn how to find common denominators using a number line! Then, try it yourself and use a number line.
ADDING FRACTIONS
Click on the video to learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators using pattern blocks! Then, try it yourself and use pattern blocks.
COMMON DENOMINATORS
Click on the video to learn how to find common denominators using fraction circles! Then, try it yourself and use fraction circles.
ADDING FRACTIONS
Click on the video to learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators using Cuisenaire® Rods! Then, try it yourself and use Cuisenaire® Rods.
COMMON DENOMINATORS
Click on the video to learn how to find common denominators using Cuisenaire® Rods! Then, try it yourself and use Cuisenaire® Rods.