Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Students demonstrate how to solve addition and subtraction of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students use folded paper to shade in fractional parts and identify the sum of the parts shaded.
Corbett Maths
Adding Algebraic Fractions
The process requires the combination of several concepts. A video shows how individuals need several concepts to add rational expressions. Pupils must remember they need to find common denominators, combine like terms, and use the...
PBS
Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials
Enjoy these straightforward and simple worksheet pages that practice with different denominators. The practice starts simple with adding fractions together and then works on a recipe that needs to be tripled.
DK Publishing
Real-Life Problems, Large Numbers
Do your fourth graders have a hard time showing their work when solving word problems? This helpful worksheet provides two separate spaces for students to show their work and to fill in the answer. The first problem is solved for them as...
CK-12 Foundation
Mixed Numbers as Improper Fractions: Pineapple Slices
Practice adding and subtracting improper fractions with pineapple slices. Young mathematicians move whole pineapple slices to visualize the addition of the 2/5s that is on Sally's plate. Pupils also use a combination of mixed numbers and...
Curated OER
Piecing it Together: Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Learners add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. They "fish" for and solve a number of fraction problems requiring adding, subtracting, finding equivalent fractions, and using mixed numbers.
EngageNY
Grade 5 Math Module 1, Topic F, Lesson 16
See, decimal operations do come in handy! Pupils solve word problems that require adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. They use tape diagrams to express relationships and to identify the necessary operations to solve...
Curated OER
Arithmetic: Fractions and Percentages
Young mathematicians review the basic operations needed for addition and subtraction of fractions. They review the rules for addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator, how to change them if the denominators are...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 3: Numbers and Operations
Bring some concrete reasoning to the skills of multiplying and combining terms. Using various strategies, the six activities in the module provide practice for the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and diving polynomials. The...
Curated OER
Collections: Word Problems
Young scholars read multiple step story problems and solve by adding and subtracting. They solve five problems.
Curated OER
Choosing the Operation: Add or Subtract
Try a new approach to addition and subtraction by giving scholars the numbers but leaving out the sign. They must determine if the numbers have been added or subtracted, then write in the appropriate operation. There are a few examples...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Exponents and Division
Create a human fraction to learn about division of exponents. Scholars develop the rule for division of exponents by being part of a human fraction to explore and justify the rule. They also consider zero exponents and negative exponents.
MLC
Fractions Packet
Your fifth graders will appreciate the simple, direct explanations, examples, and practice exercises in this well-organized unit on fractions. Beginning with an introduction to fractions, the packet flows smoothly through the fraction...
California Education Partners
Least and Greatest
Squares can be magic. Pupils use their knowledge of addition of positive and negative rational numbers to create a 3 X 3 magic square where the sums are 1. Scholars create addition and multiplication expressions with a set of rational...
Curated OER
Math in English Skills VIII Exercise Book
For some learners, fractions are the bane of fifth- and sixth-grade existence. Use this fantastic packet to help those in remediation for mathematics. The packet contains 20 worksheets with answer keys, and covers adding, subtracting,...
Curated OER
Math in English Skills III Exercise Book: Understanding Fractions
Fractions can be tricky, and there is no better way to tackle tricky topics than with a visual representation. Intended for learners in grades two and three, this set of printable worksheets provides a variety of fractions represented in...
Curated OER
Fraction X--Adding Unlike Denominators
In this math PowerPoint, the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators is broken down into a logical, easy-to-follow sequence of steps. Definitions and examples of multiples, least common multiple, and least common denominator...
Maths Blog
Adding/Subtracting Whole Numbers in Your Head
Exercise those mental math muscles! This worksheet contains 10 addition and 10 subtraction problems which require learners to compute sums or differences in their heads. A quick review at the top of the page provides a strategy based on...
Charleston School District
Solving Systems with Elimination
Can you handle one more method? It just might be your favorite! Building on the skills learned in the previous lessons in the series, scholars now learn the elimination method. The video examines problems of varying difficulty.
Del Mar College
Arithmetic of Fractions
Never forget how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions with a two-page document detailing each operation.
Curated OER
Add or Subtract (up to 50)
Do you add or subtract? It's up to your mathematicians as they fill in the symbol for 16 equations to make them true. The numbers in this section don't exceed 18. Next, learners answer six word problems by determining the missing addend...
Willow Tree
Fractions
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Learners review operations with fractions and ensure they have the skills needed to progress in the course. Taking the time now to review these concepts allows individuals to...
EngageNY
Understanding Subtraction of Integers and Other Rational Numbers
Subtraction is all about opposites, and the fifth activity in a series of 25 introduces the concept of subtracting integers. Pupils connect subtracting with discarding a card in the integer game. They develop the rule for subtracting...
Willow Tree
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Old mathematicians never die; they just lose some of their functions. Studying sequences gives scholars an opportunity to use a new notation. Learners write functions to model arithmetic and geometric sequences and use them to find new...