Math Unit 3

There are seven chapters in this unit.

Chapter 1: Comparing Fractions

• review fractions

• review equivalent fractions

• review mixed numbers

• compare fractions and mixed numbers

This chapter reviews equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and simplest form and all
concepts learned or reviewed previously in 4th grade.

Important Vocabulary
fraction- the number of parts in a whole

denominator- the number of equal parts the whole is divided into

numerator- the number of equal parts represented by the fraction

equivalent fractions- different fractions that name the same number (part of the whole).

simplest form- no longer possible to divide both the numerator and denominator by any
number except 1

proper fraction- a fraction less than 1

improper fraction- when the numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator

mixed numbers- fraction greater than 1 with a whole number part and a fractional part

Links to Help
Fractions are Parts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA9XLJpQp3c&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA

Working with Parts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDc_-GTipBk&index=2&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA

Types of Fractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17IgK9b6P2M&index=4&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA

Simplifying Fractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=AtBUQH8Tkqc&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA&index=10

Comparing Fractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=KNdUJQ_qd4U&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA&index=8

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Chapter 2: Fractions and Division
• understand the relationship between fractions and division

• express fractions as mixed numbers in simplest form

• solve simple word problems showing the relationship between fractions and division

This chapter reviews that division is related to fractions, and we use division to convert an
improper fraction to a mixed number.

Important Vocabulary
improper fraction- when the numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator

mixed numbers- fraction greater than 1 with a whole number part and a fractional part

Links to Help
Fractions are Division

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17IgK9b6P2M&index=4&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA

Chapter 3: Addition and Subtraction of Unlike Fractions

• Review addition of like and related fractions

• Add unlike fractions

• Subtract unlike fractions

• Practice adding and subtracting fractions

• Solve simple word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions

In fourth grade students learned to add or subtract like or related fractions. In this chapter
students will learn to add and subtract unlike fractions.

Important Vocabulary
like fractions- fractions where the denominators are the same

related fractions- fraction where the denominator of one fraction is a simple multiple of
the denominator of the other fraction

unlike fractions- the denominator of one fraction is not a simple multiple of the
denominator of the other

Links to Help
Common Denominator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Y0Kvcnw8g&list=PLAIWFrE4EIHi0cBn2HXbl1f0kHs-
yl3wq

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5juto2ze8Lg&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA&index=11

 Chapter 4: Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

• Add mixed numbers

• Subtract mixed numbers

• Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers

• Solve simple word problems involving the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers

In this chapter students will learn to add and subtract unlike fractions.

Important Vocabulary
like fractions- fractions where the denominators are the same

related fractions- fraction where the denominator of one fraction is a simple multiple of
the denominator of the other fraction

unlike fractions- the denominator of one fraction is not a simple multiple of the
denominator of the other

Links to Help
Adding Mixed Numbers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pynfj2bYRms&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA&index=17

Subtracting Mixed Numbers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=RqUPSZLwHH0&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA&index=18

Chapter 5: Multiplying a Fraction and a Whole Number

• Multiply a fraction by a whole number

In this chapter students will interpret a fraction times a mixed number as repeated addition of the
fraction, e.g., 1/6 x 3 = 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6. They will learn to solve the problem by multiplying the
numerators together and then finding the fraction.

Chapter 6: Fraction of a Set

• Multiply a fraction by a whole number

• Convert a measurement expressed as a fraction of a unit to a smaller unit

• Convert a measurement expressed as a mixed number to a smaller unit

• Convert a measurement expressed as a whole number into a fraction or a mixed number of

a larger unit

In fourth grade students learned to find the fraction of a set when the answer was a whole
number. In this chapter students will learn to find the fraction of a set when the answer is
not a whole number, first with concrete illustrations, and then using multiplication.

Chapter 7: Word Problems

• Solve word problems that involve fraction of a whole

In this chapter students will apply all the concepts of fractions learned to solve word
problems. The word problems require students to change unit of measurements in fraction
form as well as expressing a certain amount as a fraction of another amount.

Links to Help
Fractions of a Set A

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_1.html

Fractions of a Set B

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_2.html

Fractions of a Set C

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_3.html

Add and Subtract A

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_4.html

Add and Subtract B

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_5.html

Multiply and Divide

https://www.mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_fractions_6.html
• Practice solving simple word problems that involve fractions of a whole