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Math Fractions: Simplify, Convert Improper, Add, Subtract, Multiply, & Divide

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Ages 9-11
Self-Paced Course
In this 6 lesson self paced course, students will learn how to simplify fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions!
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6 pre-recorded lessons
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Homework
One homework activity will be shared per lesson. This can be turned in once completed for feedback. There will also be one Nearpod activity per lesson.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 5
🚨**NOTE: This is a self paced class so there will be NO LIVE MEETINGS. There will be pre-recorded videos, worksheets, and activities.


⭐In this 6 lesson self paced course, students will learn how to simplify fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions!⭐

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L E S S O N   C O N T E N T : 

👉🏼Watch a pre-recorded video and complete a worksheet that goes with
👉🏼Complete a homework assignment 
👉🏼Complete a Nearpod activity



C O U R S E   B R E A K D O W N

Lesson 1: ➕Simplifying Fractions➕

Students will work to find the greatest common factor between a numerator and denominator to get a fraction into simplest form.


Lesson 2: ➕Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers➕

Students will use long division to convert an improper fraction (a fraction with a larger numerator than denominator) into a mixed number (a whole number and fraction together).



Lesson 3: ➕Adding Fractions➕

Students will add fractions with like denominators.

Students will add fractions with different denominators by...
-Finding the least common multiple of the denominators
-Rewriting the fractions so they have the same denominator
-Adding the two fractions together  



Lesson 4: ➕Subtracting Fractions➕

Students will subtract fractions with like denominators.

Students will subtract fractions with different denominators by...
-Finding the least common multiple of the denominators
-Rewriting the fractions so they have the same denominator
-Subtracting the fractions



Lesson 5: ➕Multiplying Fractions➕

Students will multiply fractions by multiplying numerators and denominators together.



Lesson 6: ➕Dividing Fractions➕

Students will divide fractions by...
-Changing the division sign to a multiplication sign
-Flipping the second fraction (the numerator becomes the denominator, and the denominator becomes the numerator)
-Multiplying the numerators and denominators together



🔴P L E A S E  N O T E 🔴 :
   🔻Printables are provided but you are not required to print them. Anything assigned can be done on a piece of paper or whiteboard.
   🔻I will communicate with learners Monday-Friday. Weekend communication is not guaranteed. 

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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 simplify fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Simplifying Fractions
 Students will be able to simplify fractions.

Students will work to find the greatest common factor between a numerator and denominator to get a fraction into simplest form. 
Lesson 2:
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
 Students will be able to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.

Students will use long division to convert an improper fraction (a fraction with a larger numerator than denominator) into a mixed number (a whole number and fraction together). 
Lesson 3:
Adding Fractions
 Students will be able to add fractions.

Students will add fractions with like denominators.

Students will add fractions with different denominators by...
-Finding the least common multiple of the denominators
-Rewriting the fractions so they have the same denominator
-Adding the two fractions together 
Lesson 4:
Subtracting Fractions
 Students will be able to subtract fractions.

Students will subtract fractions with like denominators.

Students will subtract fractions with different denominators by...
-Finding the least common multiple of the denominators
-Rewriting the fractions so they have the same denominator
-Subtracting the fractions 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Nearpod is utilized in this class. Students will be given a link via the Outschool classroom as well as a code to access these activities. Nearpod is free and you do not need to have an account to complete the activities.
Supply List
Printable resources will be provided but are not required to be printed to use. Students should have paper and a writing utensil to work through the homework and activities given in class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2021
5.0
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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 KELSEYG2020 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! 🔔

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