Fraction Fun! Laura Smith
The TEKS 111.17 Mathematics, Grade 5 (b) Knowledge and Skills (5.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. Student should be able to: (A) Produce fractions and fraction equivalents. (B) Find the improper fraction equivalent to a mixed number and vice-versa. (C) Compare fractions in problem-solving situations using various methods (5.3) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. (E) Add and/or subtract fraction to solve real- world problems/situations (5.14)
Student Questions to be Answered: What is an improper fraction? Who uses fractions anyway?? Why do we need to know this stuff??
Topics to be Covered Fractions and their equivalents Conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers Fractions in problem-solving
Students will learn through.. Verbal explanations Visual aids Worksheets Practice, practice, practice!
References TEKS 111.17 Mathematics, Grade 5 http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111a.html#111.17 The End