Mathematicians at Work! Get a Grip on Fractions
This course was designed to build comfort and confidence with understanding how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
The student is welcome to share answers to the activities with me via Outschool messages. Feedback and/or guidance is typically provided within 24 hours.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
I will provide the notes, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. The student will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them complete their assignments, and I will respond to any questions that may be posted via messages or in submitted work. Suggested time for completion is within four weeks, but time can be extended if needed. Upon completing the activities provided, the student should have a deeper understanding of what fractions symbolize, how they are used in real-life, and how to perform simple calculations with fractions.
Learning Goals
Objectives include:
-using the Greatest Common Factor to simplify fractions
-identifying the Least Common Multiple
-creating equivalent fractions
-using improper fractions to multiply and divide fractions
-converting fractions to decimals and percent
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Finding Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor/Simplifying Fractions
The lesson will help the student practice with finding the LCM and GCF. Lesson 2:
Finding Equivalent Fractions/Adding and Subtracting Fractions
The lesson will help students find equivalent fractions in order to add and subtract them. Lesson 3:
Converting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions/Multiplying and Dividing
Students will convert mixed numbers to improper fractions in order to multiply and divide them. Lesson 4:
Comparing and Ordering Fractions/Making Connections with Decimals and Percent
Students will examine the connections between fractions, decimals and percent. Other Details
Supply List
Students should have a 3-ring binder or some type of math notebook in order to keep track of their notes. A PDF will be provided with each lesson for students with directions of how to begin.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
254reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I LOVE math, and I LOVE fractions! I make it a goal to find creative and interesting ways to deliver instruction while helping students build their math sense. With 25 years of teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 to students with a variety of skill levels, including 5 years teaching online to students learning from home, I feel uniquely qualified to provide learners with the tools they need to become masters of mathematics!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $40 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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