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Differences of Fractions with Different Denominators InteractiveDifferences of Fractions with Different Denominators Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
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Year
2014
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Interactive

Differences of Fractions with Different Denominators

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Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is the focus of an interactive designed to boost mathematicians' problem-solving skills. Five questions challenge participants to answer multiple-choice and true or false questions with help from moveable fraction circles. The practice ends with a discussion question. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

fractions, subtraction, subtracting fractions, denominators, fractions unlike denominators, differences, simplifying, simplifying fractions, fraction circles, fraction models

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the link for homework after direct instruction and guided practice 
  • Direct early finishers to practice their math skills when other tasks are complete 
  • Encourage pupils to use their notes and work problems out on scratch paper 

Classroom Considerations

  • A free CK-12 account is required to access the interactive 

Pros

  • Feedback is revealed after responses are chosen 
  • Hints and additional information are provided 
  • Fraction circles are color-coded 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.NS.A.1.c 7.NS.A.1.d

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