Mathematicians at Work! Skill Building With Fraction Operations
Engaging lessons and activities will provide students the opportunity to strengthen their skills with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 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
At the end of each lesson, a 5-10 problem quiz will be available for the student to complete and submit (optional). I will provide feedback as needed, as well as respond to any questions (typically within 24 hours).Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
A solid foundation with fraction operations is critical for becoming a proficient math student. Fluency with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing will set learners up for success in higher level mathematics, working with rational equations or finding the slope of a line, just to name a couple of examples. I will provide the notes, examples, supporting activities and clear directions for students to seamlessly follow through each lesson. The student should complete all the activities for each of the lessons, as this will help them solidify their skills. I am available to answer questions posted in Outschool messages, typically within 24 hours. The suggested completion time is within 4 weeks; however, time can be extended if needed. Upon completion of the work, the student will have strengthened skills with their decimal operations, as well as making steps towards algebraic connections which support math proficiency.
Learning Goals
The student will:
-find the Least Common Multiple in order to add and subtract fractions
-find the Greatest Common Factor in order to simplify fractions
-change mixed numbers to improper fractions in order to multiply and divide fractions
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Finding Least Common Multiples/Addition of Fractions
Each lesson will address a critical skill while working with fractions. This week's focus is finding LCM and adding fractions. Lesson 2:
Borrowing/Subtraction of Fractions
Each lesson will address a critical skill while working with fractions. This week's focus is subtracting fractions (including borrowing or regrouping). Lesson 3:
Cross-Cancelling/Multiplication of Fractions
Each lesson will address a critical skill while working with fractions. This week's focus is finding simplifying and multiplying fractions. Lesson 4:
Changing Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions/Division of Fractions
Each lesson will address a critical skill while working with fractions. This week's focus is converting and dividing fractions. 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 sent to with directions on how to get started/how to access all the materials for the lesson.
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
Having taught math for 25 years, I know the importance of being fluent in basic math operations. Each lesson will be scaffolded, in order to provide students with the stepping stones they need to become proficient with these skills. I also have a wide variety of resources at my disposal, in order to offer students the support they need in being successful with these topics.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$8
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4 weeks of teacher support
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