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Given two fractions with different denominators, students will be able to identify a common denominator to add the fractions together with 90% accuracy. 1. 4 circles, 1 divided into 8 parts, one into 4 parts, one into 3 parts, and one in half. 2. Cut-out of one circle that is cut into halves 3. Crayons and markers (enough for six students). 1. Have students gather around in a circle and ask the students if they know what a fraction represents. Be sure to tell them how and when they would use fractions in a real life scenario. 2. Explain how 1 piece of the 8 pieces pizza is equivalent to 1/8. Explain that 1 piece of the 4 pieces of pizza is equivalent to , etc. 3. Teach the students about how 2 pieces of the eight-piece pizza is equivalent to 1 piece of the four-piece pizza. So, make sure students understand how to add fractions with common denominators in this part of the lesson (i.e. 1/8 +1/8= ). 4. Next, use hypothetical real-world questions involving the pizza to help the students add the fractions that do not have common denominators. For example, If you ate one piece of pizza from the four-piece and your friend ate one piece of pizza from the eight-piece, how much of one whole pizza did you and your friend eat (1/4+1/8=3/8). 5. To test the students understanding of the lesson, give each of them their own blank pizza (cut-out poster board circles) that is divided into fourths or eighths ahead of the lesson. 6. Pass out crayons or markers to each student. 7. Have the students draw toppings on their pizzas and have them explain what fraction of their pizza is receiving that topping. For example, encourage them to see that they put chees on 3/8 of the pizza and pepperoni on of it, so 5/8 of their pizza had pepperoni or cheese. MA.5.2.2 2000 Add and subtract fractions (including mixed numbers) with different denominators. If there is not time for the students to create their own pizzas, we will use an app on the iPad called iTooch 5th grade math.

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If students are easily understanding fraction addition, ask them if they have any ideas for how we might subtract fractions. For example, If I eat of the pizza, how much more of the pizza will be left? As previously mentioned in the procedures, students will receive their own circles to create pizzas and will be evaluated based on their ability to say what fraction of their pizza has certain toppings on it. This will allow them to practice their knowledge of fractions and the addition of fractions. https://learningconnection.doe.in.gov/Standards/Standards.aspx

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