Corn and Beans are Two of the Three Sisters MATH STANDARDS Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the…
Standards CCSS Standard:Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models. Lesson time 30 minutes Summary This lesson plan introduces the…
Subtracting fractions with common denominators can be made simple. Just tell your students to follow the two steps below. We’ve also included some powerpoint and PDF files with examples in English and Spanish. If you come to this site often, you know we LOVE examples for teaching math. 3 simple steps to subtracting fractions with…
Making Camp Ojibwe can be used with second-graders. Here’s one lesson plan showing how. Also includes tips for differentiated instruction.
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Fraction word problems involving time: Example
Today’s post features another fraction problem contributed by a middle school student. This one teaches equivalent fractions and common denominators.