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Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project ActivityPieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project Activity
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Denton Independent School District
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4th - 6th
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Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project

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Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions involved. You will need to edit the document to make the text match your specific classroom needs, but necessary changes are minimal.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

addition, fractions, polygons, 2-d shapes, 2-d

Additional Tags

fractions, addition, polygon, math

Pros

  • A clever and engaging project to make the addition of fractions creative and hands-on
  • A grading rubric is included with a 24-point possible total

Cons

  • None

Common Core

5.NF.A.1

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