Monday, January 26, 2015

Equivalent Fractions & Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators


I'm back with some new anchor charts today!  We're moving right along with our fractions unit!  Here's an anchor chart that I made for adding fractions with unlike denominators.  This takes the students step-by-step through using a model to represent the addition of fractions with unlike denominators.


The anchor chart below shows how to create equivalent fractions using both a picture model and with multiplication.  Some students connect more to the visual model and some will use the multiplication only.  This fits multiple types of learners very well.


I hope these anchor charts are helpful for you as you're teaching fractions!

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the great anchor chart ideas! We're working on the same skill right now, so this is perfect.

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  2. Hi Natalie!

    I'm so glad that the anchor charts are useful for you! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  3. That is a great idea. Thank you for sharing. Check "Froggy Fractions" card game for more on equivalent fractions. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MDK9X6C

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