Fabulous / Fractions: Bowties & Butterflies: Add Fractions Unlike Denominators
Introduce two strategies, Bow Tie and Butterfly, to solve addition problems that have two fractions with unlike denominators.
Miss Linda C. McKinney, MBA
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
NOTE: This is USA Common Core State Standard (CCSS) Grade 5 level of math. First, we will start off with a 5 minute ice breaker. Next, we will review two quick reference charts created by Miss Linda to go over common fractions in a visual demonstration and common fractions converted to decimals. After review of some terms to ensure all students have base knowledge of fractions, Miss Linda will introduce and demonstrate how to use the Bow Tie and Butterfly approaches to solve addition problems for fractions with unlike denominators (e.g., 1/2 + 3/4). The demonstration will include how to interpret proper and improper fraction solutions (e.g. 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6 proper or 1.25 or 1 1/4; 1/2 + 3/4 = 10/8 improper or 0.833).
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to solve an addition math problem that has two fractions with unlike denominators (e.g 1/2 + 3/4).
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Parental Guidance
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Supply List
Please download the 6 one-page class handouts. Students will need 4 to 6 blank white papers (e.g., no lines so can be white construction paper) and 6 different colored markers/pencils/pens/crayons (red, green, blue, pink, black, orange) so they can do practice exercise after each demonstration. Optional: calculator.
6 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
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Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from California Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree from California Lutheran University
I love Math! Finding ways to make learning fun and giving strategies to children so they can overcome the challenge of being successful in Math is my passion. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems so I took college level finite math, algebra, and geometry. While earning my MBA Marketing & Market Research, I successfully completed two semesters of statistics. My work experience includes 10+ years in statistical data analysis as a Market Research Consultant, 10+ years as an ECE educator including math tutoring with K to 6th grade, 10+ years as private math tutor and Sylvan Instructor for 1st to 12th grade students, and tutoring young adults for math portion of SAT, GMAT, and GRE.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-4 learners per class
