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Adding and Subtracting Fractions: "Thinkology" of Sharing Pizza.

Common and Uncommon Denominator and Mixed Number Addition and Subtraction are easier with Pizza Slices!
Marsha Wright
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(328)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

The student will learn the following definitions: fraction, numerator, denominator, and Least Common Denominator (LCD). The first day they will learn how to add and subtract fractions with a common denominator. The second day, they will look at fractions with different denominators, and learn how to find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of both, so that the fractions can be added or subtracted. On the third day the class will spend time working problems with fractions, and be introduced to Unit Conversion Factors (UCF), and their purpose.

I will use graphics and solid models and the students will have problems to work. I have provided web links for out-of-class reinforcement and help.

Knowledge of the number system and the ability to add and subtract is helpful.
The student's homework will consist of problems given to them on a worksheet.
I give an optional final exam, so that each student can determine proficiency, and I can assess learning.

*If the student needs homework and/or testing in a different format, please advise me before the class begins.

Other Details

Supply List
Teacher provided Materials:
1. All worksheets, handouts and web links.
2. Factor Table
3. Optional Evaluation
Links: https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/find-equivalent-fraction/
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/62775/fraction-subtraction.pdf

Student Provided Materials (Less than $5 USD)
1. Pencils, Erasers, Paper, Scissors, Colored Pencils (optional)
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
4.8
328reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
Bachelor's Degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Fractions are one of the milestones that fall between Arithmetic and Algebra. I like to use visuals and most people love pizza!

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$45

for 4 classes

2x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-9 learners per class

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