Fractions- Friend or Foe?

For some students, the study of fractions can either make or break their year. We spend a large amount of our math time making sure students understand the basics so that addition and subtraction of fractions (including mixed numbers) can be more easily understood.

Despite the practice we do in class, sometimes students need some additional help remembering the steps to solve problems involving fractions. Are you looking for resources to refresh your memory or to see what strategies we have been using in class?  

• Study Jams - contains multiple links to specific examples of adding and subtracting fractions with common and uncommon denominators, as well as mixed numbers
• Math Made Easy youtube video demonstration- subtracting fractions with unlike denomonators
• Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers youtube video demonstration- adding and subtracting mixed numbers with a common denominator
• Sheppard  general fraction practice
• ixl math site that offers unlimited practice with subscription, but also allows some free practice as a trial

I hope these sites will help both and your child better understand the work we are doing in class adding and subtracting fractions. Fractions are our friends!