Fractions: Adding and subtracting

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Definitions:

  • Denominator
  • Numerator
  • Improper Fraction

What does a fraction represent?

How to add and subtract fractions

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Possible Activity Using Mathletics Worksheet

Go through the worksheet below related to the topic.

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Another Possible Activity

Answer the following question. You may research into the answers. The aim is to be able to show your knowledge on these as well as being able to go away and research new facts. Record the answers either in your folder or in your onenote.

What can you tell me about:

  • 1/2
  • 2/4
  • 4/4
  • 6/4
  • 8/4
  • 2 1/2
  • 1/2 + 1/2
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Possible Activity Using Khan Academy

The link below is for the Khan Academy topic for adding and subtracting fractions. This contains both videos explaining and questions with worked examples.

Work through this as the level of difficulty increases.

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Possible Activity Using Manga High

Log in to manga high and find the challenges titled:

  • Add and subtract fractions
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Oxford Big Ideas Worksheet

Click on the link below for the Oxford Big Ideas Worksheet

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Extension Activity Linking this to using Algebra on Manga High

Log onto Manga High and search for the challenge titled:

  • Add and subtract Algebraic fractions
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Oxford Big Ideas Extension Task

Click on the link to download the file. This is an extension task.

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Oxford Big Ideas Intervention Task

Click on the link below to find a task that has each stage broken down.

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Using Khan Academy

The link below will take you directly to the questions on Khan Academy

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Activity 1

Go through definitions. Record these in your onenote for future reference.

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Use Khan Academy and Select the topic. Work through this.
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Activity 3

Work through the mathsquest textbook on the topic.