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- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students find common denominators and add fractions with different denominators correctly. They demonstrate understanding of the meaning of denominator, fractions, and common denominator through pictures or a written exercise. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 8th
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Students use felt board in the shape of fractions to discover common denominators. They practice adding two fractions together after determining the denominator. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students order fractions with unlike denominators using grid paper by identifying the least common denominator and finding fractional equivalents. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students research the origins of African-American Christian denominations in the United States focusing on important historical leaders in the fight for religious freedom. They complete reports comparing two denominations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify the numerator and denominator of a given fraction, and using manipulatives illustrate various fractions when given the numerator and denominator. They view a slideshow presentation, demonstrate fractions using candy, and explore a website. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students participate in direct and guided instruction in adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. They use counters and fraction strips to practice. Finally, they complete student practice worksheets using the manipulatives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students observe and demonstrate addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators. They observe and discuss fractions with like denominators, then in pairs play the "Taco Takeout" game. Independently they complete two worksheets. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students review addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators in a direct instruction lesson. In the guided practice section they work with chocolate bars that are divided into fractional sections. They draw the candy wrapper and the candy bar, labeling the fractional parts and writing a paragraph explaining how they determined the proper denominator. Finally, they complete a student practice sheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students practice finding common denominators using dominoes both online and with hands-on sets. They use chips and dominoes to add fractions by following the given steps. They look at the denominators while determining how many dominoes and chips they would need to make common denominators and then add the fractions. Full Review »

