Fraction Fusion Challenge: Mastering Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Fraction Fusion Challenge: Mastering Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and explain your reasoning.

What do you already know about adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Introduction to Fraction Fusion Challenge

Welcome to the Fraction Fusion Challenge! Today, we will deepen our understanding of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators through an interactive group activity.

Materials

Fraction cards with various denominators, whiteboard and markers, timer, and answer key.

Procedure: Part 1

Distribute fraction cards and set a timer for 15 minutes for individual work on adding or subtracting fractions.

Procedure: Part 2

Students compare answers, present solutions on the whiteboard, and discuss strategies.

Procedure: Part 3

Discuss common challenges and strategies as a class and provide an answer key for self-checking.

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on the accuracy of their solutions, clarity of explanations, and participation in the group discussion.

Conclusion

Summarize the Fraction Fusion Challenge and note any interesting observations or insights gained during the activity.

Visual Representation

Include an image of a sample fraction card or a snapshot of the whiteboard with student solutions during the activity.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.