Learn Zillion: Solve Word Problems Using Number Lines to Add Unlike Fractions

Show your class all the hard work you have put into their lesson by showing this PowerPoint presentation. They will not only be proud of you, but it will help them solve multiplication and division word problems using the algorithms.

Using a number line can provide students with a concrete representation of the value various numbers hold. Sal plots 6 different numbers on a number line. He includes whole, decimal, and negative numbers.

In this lesson, you will learn to solve word problems involving subtraction of unlike mixed number fractions by using number lines. [5:49]

In this lesson, you will learn to solve word problems involving subtraction of unlike fractions by using fraction bars. [5:28]

In this lesson, you will learn to solve word problems involving subtraction of unlike mixed number fractions by using area models. Login gives access to a slideshow and additional videos. [6:10]

In this lesson, you will learn to solve word problems involving the addition of unlike mixed number fractions by using area models. [5:50]

Fifth graders put their fraction knowledge to work by reading word problems and deciding whether to add or subtract the given fractions. Terms such as combined, total, difference, and left indicate which operation to use.

There are 20 kids on a bus, 60% of them have blue backpacks. How many is this? The teacher shows how to solve a percentage word problem using proportion ratios.

Use number lines to give kids a visual representation of various fractions. There are eight number lines provided, and each one grows in difficulty. The first one, for example, only has three points: zero, one half, and one. The last...

These number lines answer the worksheet entitled "Fraction Number Lines To 1." Or consider using this sheet as a review for your learners. You could use M&Ms to have learners illustrate each fraction on the number lines!