Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators

Completed by 6 learners

Ages 7-9

Live Group Class

In this 6-week course, students will learn how to add and subtract fractions with like (common) denominators!

Kelsey G

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(268 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week, 6 weeks

3-4 learners per class

25 min

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What's included

6 live meetings

2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 3

⭐In this 6-week course, students will learn how to add and subtract fractions with like (common) denominators!⭐

👉🏼This class is perfect for the learner who is looking to gain confidence in adding and subtracting fractions.. We’ll make learning about fractions engaging, upbeat and encouraging!
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C L A S S   B R E A K D O W N : 

➕Week 1: Important Vocabulary & Simplifying Fractions
Students will learn the important vocabulary terms we’ll be using throughout class and will also learn the skill of simplifying fractions.

➕Week 2: Adding Fractions
Students will learn and practice the steps for adding fractions with like denominators.

➕Week 3: Subtracting Fractions
Students will learn and practice the steps for subtracting fractions with like denominators.

➕Week 4: Adding Mixed Numbers
Students will learn and practice the steps for adding mixed numbers with like denominators.

➕Week 5: Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Students will learn and practice the steps for subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators.

➕Week 6: Review of Weeks 1-5
Students will show their understanding of adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators..


C L A S S R O O M   S T R U C T U R E :
  ✏️Community Building: Introductions & Question of the Day
  ✏️Class Introduction: Discuss our learning target of the day and class expectations
  ✏️Instruction: I do, We do, You do - I will introduce and model the skill, we will practice as a class, and finally, students will practice independently.
  ✏️Class Closing: Class reflection on our learning target and individual reflection on effort


🔴P L E A S E  N O T E🔴 :
  🔻Learners should have an understanding of addition and subtraction with whole numbers, as well as some background knowledge of fractions. 
  🔻Learners should know most, if not all, of their multiplication and division facts as we will be simplifying fractions.
  🔻This class will utilize the chat feature in Zoom in order for learners to be able to privately send me their answers.

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Please reach out with any questions you may have - I can’t wait to meet your learner in class! 👩🏼‍🏫

Learning Goals

Students will be able to add and subtract fractions.

Other Details

Supply List

A paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Kelsey G

Joined November, 2021

5.0

268reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

WELCOME! 🥳

Here in Ms. Kelsey’s Classroom you’ll find engaging, upbeat, and encouraging instruction to help your learner gain confidence in math!

New to Outschool? Use code KELSEYG20 to get $20 off your first class! 🎉

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CREDENTIALS:
📚Nebraska Certified K-6 Teacher
📚Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
📚7 years experience in an elementary setting
📚5 years teaching 2nd Grade
📚1 year teaching 3rd Grade
📚4 years as 2nd Grade Team Leader
📚3+ years teaching online


FUN FACTS:
🍎I’m a dog mom who is obsessed with my “bigger than life” personality corgi, named Harlee
🍎I’d always beg to use my mom’s classroom materials to play school as a child
🍎My hidden talent is being able to sing the alphabet backwards

CLASSROOM STRUCTURE:
✏️An environment where students feel safe to explore, be themselves, cultivate relationships, and take control of their own learning
✏️Class meetings to build relationships and connect, instruction, as well as encouraged learner self reflection
✏️Gradual release of responsibility: I do, we do, you do - I model, we work together, followed by independent work time

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I cannot wait to meet your learner in class and look forward to growing together!

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have - see you in class! 🔔