Mastering Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Lynette·

Fractions

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SubjectFractions

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Using David Young's 7 components of a successful lesson, create a differentiated lesson for 5th grade math. Please do this in a colored enhanced way to draw the attention of students.

This resource provides a comprehensive lesson on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. It begins with a warm-up exercise to refresh fundamental concepts, followed by clear objectives and success criteria. The lesson outlines a step-by-step strategy to find a common denominator, create equivalent fractions, and perform the addition or subtraction operations. It includes modeled examples, independent practice problems at differentiated levels, and opportunities for guided practice with a partner. The lesson culminates with a reflection section prompting students to summarize their learning process and self-assess their confidence in the topic.