1. Fraction Fun!
Laura Smith

2. 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)

3. Student Questions to be Answered:
What is an improper fraction?
Who uses fractions anyway??
Why do we need to know this stuff??

4. Topics to be Covered Fractions and their equivalents
Conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers
Fractions in problem-solving

5. Students will learn through..
Verbal explanations
Visual aids
Worksheets
Practice, practice, practice!

6. References TEKS 111.17 Mathematics, Grade 5
The End