Introduction to Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 8-9

Live One-Time Class

In this one time course, students will learn how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators!

Kelsey G

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(268 reviews)

Star Educator

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-4 learners per class

55 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3

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


⭐In this one time course, students will learn how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators!⭐


👉🏼This class is perfect for the learner who has background knowledge in fractions and is ready for an introduction to adding and subtracting fractions. We’ll make learning about fractions engaging, upbeat and encouraging!


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


C O U R S E  O U T L I N E : 

We will practice…
  ➕Finding factors for numbers
  ➕Simplifying fractions 

We will learn….
  ➖How to add and subtract fractions that have the same denominator


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: We’ll begin class reviewing the important vocabulary terms for this lesson: fraction, numerator, denominator, common denominator, simplest form.. We will then move into learning about how to add fractions with like denominators. The second part of class will focus on subtracting fractions with like denominators. Both of these sections will include a gradual release of instruction. I do, We do together, You do independently
   ✏️Class Closing: Class reflection on our learning target and individual reflection on effort


🔴P L E A S E  N O T E 🔴 :
 🔻This class DOES involve simplifying fractions. Your child should know how to find factors for numbers before taking this class.
 🔻This class will utilize the chat feature in Zoom in order for learners to be able to privately send me their answers.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker

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

Star Educator

Profile

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! 🎉

--------------------------------------------------------------

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

--------------------------------------------------------------

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! 🔔