The document discusses key concepts about fractions for 6th grade mathematics: 1) Fractions are used to describe ratios and proportional relationships involving numbers, geometry, measurement, probability, and adding/subtracting decimals and fractions. 2) Students will learn to generate equivalent forms of rational numbers including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. 3) The document provides information on what a fraction is, how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators using visual models and step-by-step procedures, and includes interactive online activities for students to practice these skills.

1. By: Julie Gohlke & Allison Sanchez

2.  111.22. Mathematics, Grade 6.
 (1) Within a well-balanced mathematics
curriculum, the primary focal points at Grade 6 are
using ratios to describe direct proportional
relationships involving number, geometry,
measurement, probability, and adding and
subtracting decimals and fractions.
 The student will be able to generate equivalent
forms of rational numbers including whole
numbers, fractions, and decimals.

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Click on the topic that you want
to learn about!  What is a fraction?
 Adding Fractions
 Subtracting Fractions
 Video
 Activities

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5.  A fraction is a visual representation of a
decimal or a percentage.
 Webster defines a fraction as: A small part or
item forming a piece of a whole.
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7. Fraction Form Decimal Form Fraction Form Decimal Form
1/20 0.05 2/20 = 1/10 0.10
3/20 0.15 4/20 = 2/10 = 1/5 0.20
5/20 = ¼ 0.25 6/20 = 3/10 0.30
7/20 0.35 8/20 = 4/10 = 2/5 0.40
9/20 0.45 10/20 = 5/10 = ½ 0.50
11/20 0.55 12/20 = 6/10 = 3/5 0.60
13/20 0.65 14/20 = 7/10 0.70
15/20 = ¾ 0.75 16/20 = 8/10 = 4/5 0.80
17/20 0.85 18/20 = 9/10 0.90
19/20 0.95 20/20 = 10/10 = 1 1.00
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9.  All fractions have three parts
 Numerator (the top number)
 Denominator (the bottom number)
 Division Symbol
Numerator
Denominator
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10.  To add fractions, the denominators must
be equal.
 Steps to Add Fractions w/ Like Denominators
▪ 1. Add the numerators of the fractions.
▪ The sum of the numerators will be the numerator of your answer
▪ 2. The denominator stays the same
 Reduce the answer.
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11. 1 2
+ =
4 4 _____
5 1
+ =
8 8 _____
10 5
+ =
23 23 _____
19 3
+ =
22 22 _____
25 18
+ =
28 28 _____
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13.  Fractions have three parts.
 Numerator
 Denominator
 Fraction Symbol
Numerator
Denominator
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14.  3 simple steps to subtracting fractions:
 Step 1: Make sure the denominator (bottom number) are
the same.
 Step 2: Subtract the numerators (top numbers).
 This answer will be the numerator in your final answer.
 Step 3: Put your answer over the same denominator.
 Step 4: Reduce your answer.
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15. 5 3
- =
8 8 _____
4 2
- =
7 7 _____
3 1
- =
5 5 _____
7 5
- =
9 9 _____
9 1
- =
10 10 _____
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16.  Video: How to add and subtract fractions
with like denominators. Click Movie
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Video Courtesy of Teacher Tube

17. Fraction Balls 1 – Match fractions to the correct picture representation of the fraction.
Fraction Soccer – Answer addition or subtraction problems correctly to score points or prevent
your opponent (the computer) from scoring against you!
Quiz – Don’t forget, this needs to be printed out and turned in or you will not get credit for completing the
assignment.
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