Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model

Investigate equivalent fractions with your class. They compare and order fractions. Then they work cooperatively in groups to experiment and problem solve with fractions using a game format. Multiple resources are provided.

Visual models are excellent teaching tools when explaining equivalent fractions. Looking at a rectangle cut into twelfths, students first identify the shaded fraction, and then explain whether the fraction is equal to one-fourth....

An extensive lesson explores equivalent fractions and is intended for three 60-minute periods. Young mathematicians compare and order fractions with like and unlike denominators. Included are worksheets, assessments, and answer sheets;...

Division of fractions is more than keep, change, flip. A video explains the reason to use the reciprocal when dividing fractions. Using the interpretation of fractions as division problems, the video explains the relationship of dividing...

Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.

In this lesson, you will learn how to compare fractions with different denominators by using a set model. [4:57]

In this lesson, you will learn how to compare fractions with different denominators by using an area model. [3:12]

Students demonstrate how to solve addition and subtraction of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students use folded paper to shade in fractional parts and identify the sum of the parts shaded.

Model division by a fraction using fraction strips. This video focuses on modeling division of a whole number by fractions.

Learners view a large illustration of a pizza with parts of velcro.  In this addition and subtraction of fractions lesson plan, students solve problems based on the pieces missing from the pizza. Learners take a fraction quiz. Order...