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If you are teaching equivalent fractions, adding fractions with like denominators, or adding fractions with unlike denominators, then I have the pbl fractions activity for you! This engaging fraction feast resource will definitely be a hit!
In this resource, there are several activities to choose from. Pick a few, or do them all.
These are the Activities:
- Students create their own “feast” plate and/or “dessert” plate by partitioning foods
- Students create their own “feast” plate and/or “dessert” plate by cutting & pasting fractional foods
- Students are given orders to create on “feast” and/or “dessert” plate
- Students can price orders
- Critical thinking questions & enrichment tasks
This resource packet is differentiated so that you can meet your students’ needs.
These Concepts are Covered:
- Partitioning fractions
- Adding fractions with like denominators
- Adding fractions with unlike denominators
- Identifying fractions
- Generating fractions
- Equivalent fractions
- Adding decimals (money)
- Composing/Decomposing fractions
- Fractions from the same whole
- Mixed and improper fractions
Benefits of this Resource:
- Student-centered
- Hands-on fractions
- Real-life application
- Differentiated
- Several fraction skills in one
- Provides choice for teachers & students
- More than one day’s activities
- Encourages critical thinking
- Creates math rich environment
- Organized and detailed
- Engaging