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.

STAGE 2





STAGE 3