How much can a cat eat? The five-question fraction assessment asks pupils to determine the fractional portion of a food box eaten by cats. Learners show their proficiency in adding and subtracting fractions using several scenarios involving the cats. The assessment is the second in a series of nine assessments.

Concepts

adding fractions, adding fractions with common denominators, fraction word problems, fractions, fractions unlike denominators, subtracting fractions, subtracting fractions with like denominators

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have struggling learners draw diagrams to help answer the questions
• Ask the class to create several items that involve adding and subtracting fractions

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should be familiar with adding fractions, both with like and unlike denominators

Pros

• Includes a scoring rubric for easier grading
  
• Provides a description of the mathematical practice highlighted

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.NF.A.1 5.NF.A.2 MP1