Lesson 10
Here Comes the Sum
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice adding fractions with unlike denominators.
Lesson Narrative
In previous units, students learned how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. In this lesson, students play games in which they must apply their previous understanding of addition of fractions.
- Engagement
- MLR8
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Add fractions with unlike denominators.
Student Facing
- Let’s play some games to practice adding fractions.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Required Preparation
Activity 1:
- Each group of 2 needs 1 paper clip for their spinner.
Activity 2:
- Each group of 2 needs a paper clip.
CCSS Standards
Addressing
Lesson Timeline
| Warm-up | 10 min |
| Activity 1 | 15 min |
| Activity 2 | 20 min |
| Lesson Synthesis | 10 min |
| Cool-down | 5 min |
Teacher Reflection Questions
Which strategy did students use today that you anticipated? Which did you not anticipate?