WALKING WORKSHEETS (ADDING & SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS)

I posted 15 add/subtract fractions with unlike denominator problems all around the room. The students were given this worksheet to fill out. Students were instructed to go to a problems, work it and then come back to me for a conference. I signed it and gave a check (correct) or an x (incorrect). At the end of class students added their checks for bonus points.

This was a great opportunity for me to see where the struggles still were. For the most part the struggle is still remembering to simplify.

MINI PROJECT - HOW TO ADD/SUBTRACT FRACTIONS WITH UNLIKE DENOMINATORS

     

Students are working on preparing an informational piece to tell how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. SHHHHHH don't tell them but it doesn't matter what they choose to make to demonstrate, they are learning!!!!! (Maniacal Laugh)

MIXED NUMBERS & IMPROPER FRACTIONS ASSESSMENT

We used our new tablets with the QR code reader again to make the assessment a bit more enjoyable. Students began with the assessment code. They scanned their code to get the task they needed to complete. In this particular task they were asked to find the group of fractions that were all equivalent to the given mixed number.

I love QR codes, it is cool that you can program them to take you to websites or give messages. After students got busy on the task they then scanned the answers they wanted from the board.

Each code was programmed with a different message based on what I think they may have done to get their answer. If they were correct the code directed them to the next step, which was to write a quick set of notes in their math notebook and practice a few problems.

 

Behind each card was the answer. After completion students were directed to answer questions on Moby Max Student Response System.

The final step was a worksheet that we checked before class ended.

Very productive day in the 6th grade.

CHANGING IMPROPER FRACTIONS IN TO MIXED NUMBERS AND VICE VERSA

CHANGING IMPROPER TO MIXED

Most likely a review for most students, but here is a quick video I made to remind students where the numbers go when they have to divide to turn improper fractions in to a mixed number.

SIMPLIFYING & CREATING EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS

Students worked more on simplifying and creating equivalent fractions. They were given a fraction bar and a deck of cards to create their fractions. They were also allowed to work with a partner. The students each flipped a card to create their fraction. They were to write it in the fraction box and then tell "yes" or "no" if the fraction could be simplified, if "yes" then they were to give the fraction in simplest form. Next they had to create 3 equivalent fractions.

   

   

NEARPOD

It is like PowerPoint, but on steroids. I love NEARPOD! My students are loving the new tablets and we are loving that we can use them everyday. Yesterday we worked on reacquainting ourselves with fractions. We talked about what a fraction is, demonstrated a fraction, shared what a whole is and how to demonstrate it, the students also made sure they could complete a whole, and finally they worked on simplifying fractions.

Another thing we discussed is that simplified, lowest terms, reduced, and simplest form all mean the same thing (might have had a mini lesson on synonyms). Students completed a worksheet to make sure they could identify if a fraction had been simplified or not. If it had they were directed to color it yellow. If it had not been simplified it was to be colored blue.

QR CODES

I LOVE QR CODES!

I was pleasantly surprised that my students were not overly familiar with these. It was great when they got their messages after scanning. This was a fun activity and did not require a lot of planning time.

Each student was given a worksheet with nothing but a QR code, they scanned it, and were given a message along with a problem to work out. On the board in the front of the class were 3 answer choices, 1 correct and 2 almost correct options. Each had a different message when they scanned them. I used this as a quick formative assessment. If they selected the correct answer, they got praise and directions for their next step. If they were incorrect they were given a small hint and sent back to their seat to work where I could step in and assist.

Afterwards, students worked on a set of questions from Moby Max. I like using the Student Response System. I used a set of questions made by Moby (you can make your own too!)