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Grade 5, Math Std 4: Determine the sum and difference of fractions with common and uncommon denominators. Changing mixed numbers to improper fractions Solving problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with common and Uncommon denominators Using least common multiples Estimating sums and differences of fractions

Lesson Plans: Who Wants Pizza Students work online for a fun way to learn about fractions. Fraction Fun! In this lesson, students will use regions, sets, number lines, and other concrete and pictorial models to represent fractions and mixed numbers and relate symbols to their models. They will also use models and pictures to compare fractions including equivalent fractions and mixed numbers and to explain the comparison. Fill 'Er Up Students will use estimation strategies to solve problems with money and other decimal units. Fraction Fun Students will develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. Students will search for and generalize patterns. End-of-the-Year Party This lesson plan is designed to assess the student's understanding of addition, multiplication, and division of fractional and whole numbers.

Resources: Math Mastery Online activities for fractions and decimals. LCM and GCF Calculator Factors and Greatest Common Factor Prime and Composite Numbers Prime Factoring Fresh Baked Fractions Students will determine the equivalent fractions. The One-Hundred Mile Sled Race Students will practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Rename Mixed Numbers as Fractions Students will practice renaming mixed numbers using an online activity. Playing the Fraction Track Students use interactive game for reinforcement. Fraction Four Interactive practice with fractions Double Fun Matching Fraction to Decimals (click "Fractions & Decimals" under "Symbols" Fun Games Fifteen interactive ways of practicing calculations. Prime Factorization Students will be introduced to prime factors, the basic building blocks of numbers. A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather The Maths Dictionary is animated, interactive, and allows students to practice their math skills. Over 500 terms are explained in simple language. Click on "billion" and discover that you have 10 billion brain cells working for you right now. Roll your mouse over the world time zone chart and you instantly know the time for that part of the world. Every math teacher should bookmark this Web site. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Virtual manipulatives related to NCTM standards in the areas of Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis & Probability. To access tools, click inside the grid on the cell that matches the grade level and standards area desired. Figure This! From NCTM: Three to four math challenges using real world examples are posted here each month. For those who need help solving the challenge, there are hints and complete solutions, along with related problems.
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