Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction models or common denominators.

Concepts

addition mixed numbers, fractions unlike denominators, mixed numbers, adding fractions, fraction models, fraction word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate and cut out the word problems, using these exercises as a math learning center in upper-elementary classrooms
• Use these word problems as warm-up activities during a lesson series on mixed numbers
• Extend learning by having children write and solve their own mixed number word problems

Pros

• Example problems are provided that clearly demonstrate how to add mixed numbers using visual models and by finding common denominators
• Eight different mixed number word problems are included that involve a variety of real-world situations

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.B.3.a 4.NF.B.3.b 4.NF.B.3.c 4.NF.B.3.d MP7 MP8