Focus Skill: Equivalent Fractions and Adding/Subtracting Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
How do we find equivalent fractions in fourth grade? Multiply or divide the numerator AND the denominator by the SAME number.
Source: Mandy Neal, Teaching with Simplicity. Retrieved from http://www.teachingwithsimplicity.com/math-anchor-charts/finding-equivalent-fractions.
Students have been practicing find equivalent fractions using fraction pieces, pictures, and number lines!
Source: http://mrsbelbin.westboroughk12.org/unit-4---fractions.html
Fraction Tiles!
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Have you been hearing your child talk about using fraction tiles? Fraction tiles are a math manipulative we have been using at school to learn about equivalent fractions. These tools can be very helpful to grasp the concept of equivalent fractions. Let me know if you'd like to borrow a set for home! Here's a link you can use to explore fraction tiles! http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html
Math in Action!
This week students synergized to create equivalent fraction smoothies! Their toppings were equivalent to the fraction found on their smoothie cup. They did an excellent job!
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Earlier this week students were given a bunch of fraction puzzle pieces. They found equivalent fractions and put the pieces together! This was quite a challenge, but they did awesome! I was very pleased with their hard work and grit!
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Adding Fractions
Fourth graders are expected to be able to add fractions with the same denominator.
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Subtracting Fractions
Your child also is expected to be able to subtract fractions with the same denominator. Remind them when they are adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator, the denominator NEVER changes...it stays the SAME!
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Up Next: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers!
Source: Deb Hanson, Crafting Connections. Retrieved from http://crafting-connections.blogspot.com/2015/05/fraction-anchor-charts-includes-freebie.html.