Candy Math: Learning Fractions With a Hershey's Chocolate Bar!

Danielle

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(294)

In this one-time class, learners will take a hands on approach to learn about identifying fractions, adding fractions, and making equivalent fractions by using a chocolate bar!

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5

In this one-time class, we will begin with a quick review of terminology for fractions to include: numerator, denominator, improper fraction.

 students will follow along with their chocolate bars as I read The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar Fractions Book.  They will learn the following fractions: 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/6, 5/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/12, 2/12, 3/12, 4/12, 5/12, 6/12, 7/12, 8/12, 9/12, 10/12, 11/12, 12/12, and 13/12.  Learners will understand how to identify...

*Learners will practice identifying fractions: 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/6, 5/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/12, 2/12, 3/12, 4/12, 5/12, 6/12, 7/12, 8/12, 9/12, 10/12, 11/12, 12/12, and 13/12
*Learners will practice making equivalent fractions: 12/12 = 1/1 or 1 whole, 3/12 = 1/4, 4/12 = 1/3, 6/12 = 1/2, 8/12 = 2/3, 9/12 = 3/4
*Learners will understand how to add fractions: 1/3 + 2/3 = 3/3 = 1 whole or 3/12 + 9/12 = 12/12 = 1 whole

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Hershey's chocolate bar (can be any flavor as long it is the standard size (1.55 oz or 43 g)

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

The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar Fractions Book by Jerry Pallotta

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Danielle

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(294)

Hello, my name is Danielle!  I am excited to teach your child!  I am currently a stay at home mom of three girls, my youngest daughter is 4 years old and my older two girls, who are actually my stepdaughters, are 12 and 14 years old; they live...