Unit 3: Fraction Operations

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Learning Target 1: I can add and subtract fractions.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1) Add or subtract straight without finding the common denominator.
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can use common multiples of whole numbers in order to create equivalent fractions.
Via:
(1) Listing Multiples to Create an Equivalent Fraction; Active Inspire Slides
Skill Practice:
(1) Listing Multiples to Create Equivalent Fractions; L
(2) Creating an Equivalent Fraction using Multiplication; M
​(3) Common multiples of whole numbers; L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Objective B: I can determine a least common denominator of two or more fractions.
Via:
(1) Determine a least common denominator of two or more fractions; video
(2) Finding a common denominator by listing multiples; Notes sheet
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1) Least common denominator of two or more fractions; L

Objective C: I can identify common factors of whole numbers.
Via:
(1) Identifying Common factors or Whole Numbers; Powerpoint Slides
Skill Practice:
(1) Common factors of whole numbers; L
Learning Activities:
(1)

Objective D: I can simplify fractions using the greatest common factor.
Via:
(1) Simplifying Fractions; Activinspire
(2) Simplifying Fractions using GCF; Powerpoint Slides
(3) Simplifying Fractions; Notes sheet
Skill Practice:
(1) Simplify fractions using the greatest common factor; L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Objective E: I can add two or more fractions with unlike denominators.
Via:
(1) Adding Fractions with two or more fractions with unlike denominators; Slides
(2) Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators; Activinspire
(3) Adding Fractions with two or more fractions with unlike denominators; Powerpoint Slides
(4) Adding Fractions with unlike denominators by creating an area model; Video
(5) Adding Fractions with unlike denominators; Video
(6) Adding Fractions with unlike denominators using fraction bars; Video
Skill Practice:
(1) Add two or more fractions; L
(2) Adding Fractions: L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Objective F: I can subtract two or more fractions with unlike denominators.
Via:
(1) Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; Notes sheet
(2) Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators; Powerpoint Slides
(3) Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators; Video
Skill Practice:
(1) Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; L/M skill sheet 2 versions
​(2) Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; L
Learning Activities:
(1) Fraction Card Games

Objective G: I can solve real world problems involving addition & subtraction of fractions.
Via:
(1)
Skill Practice:
(1) Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; 5 skill, 2 word problems
(2) Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; HW assignment with steps typed out
Learning Activities:
(1) Identify the operation; M

Learning Target 2: I can add and subtract mixed numbers.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1)
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
Via:
(1) Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions; Powerpoint Slides
(2) Convert an improper fraction into a mixed number; Video
(3) Convert a mixed number into an improper fraction; Video
(4) Converting mixed numbers and improper fractions; Notes sheet
Skill Practice:
(1) Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions; L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Objective B: I can add two or more mixed numbers.
Via:
(1) Adding two or more mixed numbers numbers; Slides
(2) Adding Mixed Numbers Introduction; Video
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1)

Objective C: I can subtract two or more mixed numbers.
Via:
(1) Subtracting Mixed Number Introduction; video
(2) Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers; notes sheet- fill in the blanks
(3) Subtracting Mixed Numbers (with regrouping); Activinspire
Skill Practice:
(1) Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers; M - change to improper
Learning Activities:
(1)

Objective D: I can solve real world problems involving addition & subtraction of mixed numbers.
Via:
(1) Solve real world problems involving addition & subtraction of mixed numbers; video 
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1) Task Cards; mix of skill and application; M

Learning Target 3: I can multiply fractions & mixed numbers.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1)
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can multiply two or more fractions.
Via:
(1) Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction; Notes sheet - fill in the blanks
(2) Multiplying Fractions; PowerPoint Slides
(3) Multiply Fractions; Video
Skill Practice:
(1) Multiply Fractions; L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Objective B: I can multiply 2 or more mixed numbers.
Via:
(1) Multiplying Mixed Numbers; Powerpoint Slides 
​(2) Multiplying 2 or more mixed numbers; video
(3) Multiplying fractions & Mixed numbers; notes sheet
Skill Practice:
(1) Multiplying Fractions; L & H
(2) Multiply 2 or more mixed numbers; L
Learning Activities:
(1)

Objective C: I can solve world problems requiring the multiplication of fractions.
Via:
(1) Multiplying fractions word problems ; Video
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1) Mistake Analysis - L/M/H - includes learning targets 1-3
(2) Breakfast with Friends activity (requires some adding and subtracting); M
(3) Adjusting Chocolate Cake Recipe; M

Mastery Quiz 1
High, Medium, Low

Learning Target 4: I can divide a fraction by a fraction.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1)
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can divide a fraction by a fraction.
Via:
(1) Divide a fraction by a fraction; video
(2) Divide a fraction by a fraction using models; video
(3) Dividing a fraction by a fraction; slides
Skill Practice:
(1) Divide a fraction by a fraction; L
Learning Activities:
(1) 

Learning Target 5: I can divide a mixed or whole number by a fraction.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1)
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can divide a mixed number or whole number by a fraction.
Via:
(1) Dividing a Whole/Mixed Number by a Fraction; Powerpoint slides 
(2) Dividing a Whole /Mixed Number by a fraction using misconceptions; PowerPoint Slides
Skill Practice:
(1) Dividing a mixed or whole number by a fraction; L
Learning Activities:
(1)

Mastery Quiz 2
High, Medium, Low

Learning Target 6: I can divide a fraction by a mixed or whole number.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1)
Student Outcomes:
(1)

Objective A: I can divide a fraction by a whole or mixed number.
Via:
(1) Divide a fraction by a whole or mixed number; video
Skill Practice:
(1) Divide a fraction by a whole or mixed number; L
Learning Activities:
(1)

Objective B: I can solve word problems requiring division of fractions.
Via:
(1) Solve word problems dividing fractions by a whole number; video
(2) 
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1) Real life Application; M

Learning Target 7: I can identify the correct operation to solve a word problem with fractions.

Misconceptions:
Students will fail to recognize:
(1) 
Student Outcomes:
(1) 

Objective A: I can identify the correct operation to solve a word problem with fractions.
Via:
(1) Identify the correct operation to solve a word problem with fractions; Activinspire slides
(2) Identify the correct operation to solve a word problem with fractions; video
Skill Practice:
(1)
Learning Activities:
(1) Identify the correct operation to solve a word problem with fractions; L
(2) Fraction Word Problems with Distractors; M/H

Mastery Quiz 3
High, Medium, Low