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Friday, May 9, 2014

Decomposing Fractions Freebie


Click here for the free downloadable document Decomposing Fractions.


Our adopted curriculum isn't aligned with common core.  I created this two page activity to show my students how to decompose fractions and write the corresponding equations. 

I was surprised at how many conversations this assignment generated.  As I circulated the class watching them work and listening to the discussions, I discovered several students didn't understand adding and subtracting fractions conceptually.

I used this as an informal assessment to determine who needed additional help.
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4 comments:

  1. Great idea! I love how you started with a "blank slate" for each section so students can complete each in an order that makes sense to them.

    Jennifer Harrington
    www.virtuallymontessori.com

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  2. Hi there! This is a little advanced for my kiddos, but I have some who might be ready for it next year. I am going to tell my 3rd grade teacher buddy about it! Well done!
    Bex
    Reading and Writing Redhead

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    1. I'm glad you are passing it along. I'm teaching fourth grade this year and it was about right for most of them.

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