1. TEKS: (111.22 Mathematics Grade 6, 3.B.1.A.

Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student

adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and
justify solutions. The student is expected to: model addition
and subtraction in situations involving fractions with objects,
pictures, words and numbers.

Objective:
Students will be able to add and subtract fractions using
objects, pictures, words, and numbers.

2. Big Understanding:
You are going to use fractions nearly every day
of your life so you will need to know how to
identify the various forms in which they appear
and be able to add and subtract them as you go
about your daily activities.
3. Assessment Evidence:
Given a set of like and unlike fractions the students will be able to do the following:
Divide the fractions into four groups with an equal number of like and unlike fractions in each group
Create a visual and tactile display, such as a poster, that illustrates the four (4) forms that fractions can take
(objects, pictures, words and numbers)
Provide accurate solutions to all the problems with proof of answer
4. Opening Hook:
How many of you believe that you use fractions every day? Ill bet you use them more than you think and today
we are going to learn how to add and subtract them in their various forms. But first we are going to sing a song
about the basic rules for addition and subtracting fractions. Have kids form equal groups and put their own tune to
the words.
5. Instructional Strategies / Activities
Input:
- Use colored paper plates which are cut into halves/thirds/fourths
- review parts of the fraction and the rules for adding and subtracting fractions
Modeling:
- Teacher will demonstrate on white board as students use shapes to help students visualize fractions
Guided Practice: (use projector w/ power point if available)
- Review parts of a fraction (numerator and denominator)
- Start with fourths and go over adding and subtracting - relate to items on fractions handout
- Review like and unlike fractions by using examples on handout
- Go over adding and subtracting halves, thirds, like fractions and unlike fractions using white board
Independent Practice:
- Give 10 practice problems and check for correct answers. Students must show answers and step by step work

6. Materials / Resources
Fraction handout, fraction project (colored paper plates) from homework assignment, copy of fractions song, white
board w/colored markers. Use projector if available. Encourage students (with parents permission) to check out
the following interactive websites: www.math-play.com / www.ixl.com / www.internet4classrooms.com

7. Grouping Patterns
Study/lab groups of three-five students and individual study
8. Ending Summary / Reflections
Think about all the ways you use fractions each day and the form in which they are presented (object, picture,
words and numbers).
Remind students to bring in the web addresses for two websites, other than those provided above, that can be used
to help with their fractions homework if they get stuck.
Fraction Song
"If adding or subtracting is your aim,
The bottom most numbers must be the same!
"To change the bottom you multiply or divide,
you do the same to the top if you want to be precise,
And last of all you must simplify,
and thats the way to get it right!