Fractions
Understanding Fractions
Click HERE to login into your BrainPop account and watch a clip about the meaning of Fractions.
Reviewing How to Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators
Remember, when you are adding or subtracting fractions, you only add or subtract the numerators. You keep the denominators the same.
Try these practice problems on adding and subtracting fractions as a review. If you miss one, please look over the explanation of how to solve it before moving on to the next problem. Click HERE
Reviewing How to Convert Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers and Back
First, log in to your BrainPop account to watch this video about the meaning of improper fractions and mixed numbers. Click HERE
Second, watch these 2 on how to convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
Click HERE for improper fractions to mixed numbers and HERE for mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Then, get your folder and pencil and work these practice problems. If you miss one, please look over the explanation of how to solve it before moving on to the next problem. Click HERE
Adding Subtracting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions with Like Denominators
Now, watch this video about how you can put this all together. Click HERE
Last thing for this lesson, if you think you are ready to prove to me that you understand everything we have covered, then take the PROVE IT to show me what you have learned. Click HERE.
If you feel you aren't ready, then, go back to any section and review it again before taking the PROVE IT.
Equivalent Fractions and Creating Common Denominators
Before you can add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, first you must understand the concept of creating common denominators.
Click HERE to watch this video explaining how to set up your Interactive Student Notebook.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Now that you know about equivalent fractions, click HERE to watch this video about how this can help us add and subtract fractions.
And now, click HERE to watch these videos explaining how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators. There are 5 things to do, so please make sure to do them all. Watch the two videos on how to add fractions and then do the practice problems, then watch the video on how to subtract fractions and then do the practice problems.
Then, click HERE to try these practice problems.
Practice adding and subtracting fractions with a partner and play this game.
Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers, Other Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
First, watch this video on how to multiply fractions by whole numbers and by other fractions. Click HERE
And then watch this video about multiplying fractions by mixed numbers. Click HERE
Be sure to look at the pictures below to help you. Remember, you can click on them, to get a better look.
Then, try these practice problems multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Click HERE
Finally, try these practice problems multiplying fractions by other fractions. Click HERE
Understanding Addition and Subtraction Word Problems with Fractions
First, watch this video explaining the 4 addition/subtraction problem types. Click HERE.
Then, click on the picture below to try these practice problems. Remember, you must put them in a graphic organizer first, then decide which operation to use before finally solving the problem.
Fractions as Division Problems
Understanding Word Problems with Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Click HERE to login to your BrainPop account to watch a video explaining when and why you multiply and divide fractions.
Click HERE to watch this silly video explaining how to multiply and divide fractions.
Then, click HERE to watch a video of me explaining how to solve word problems with multiplying fractions.
Click HERE to watch this video on solving word problems by multiplying fractions by fractions, then click HERE to watch this second video.
Click HERE to watch this video on solving word problems by multiplying fractions by whole numbers, then click HERE to watch this second video on multiplying fractions by mixed numbers.