Discovering Common Denominators

Students use pattern blocks to represent fractions with unlike denominators. Students discover that they need to convert the pattern blocks to the same size in order to add them. Therefore, they find and use common denominators for the addition of fractions.
Resource ID#: 30113 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Fraction addition, unlike denominators, common denominators, pattern blocks
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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