Interactive

Sums of Fractions with Like Denominators: Cheesy Bread

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Five questions make up an interactive all about adding fractions with like denominators. Mathematicians answer multiple-choice problems and an open-ended question using a fraction model that resembles sliced bread. The practice ends with a discussion question. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
adding fractions, adding fractions with common denominators, common denominators, fractions common denominators, denominators, fractions, bread, simplifying, simplifying fractions, fraction models, fraction strips
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage participants to use their notes while they work 
  • Allow pairs to work together to boost peer assistance and discussion skills
  • Send the link home for extra math practice outside of school 
Classroom Considerations
  • A free CK-12 account is required to access the interactive
  • Learners should be familiar with adding fractions  
  • Remind learners to reset the model between problems 
Pros
  • Questions are written clearly 
  • The fraction model creates a clear visual 
  • Correct answers and hints are provided 
Cons
  • None
Common Core
7.NS.A.1.b 7.NS.A.1.d