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Dividing & Simplifying Fractions; Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Same Denominator

We're going to take scaling and multiplying fractions one step further! We'll start by looking at how to add and subtract fractions using our understanding of how to reduce and expand fractions from the past three sessions.

NOTE: The video below mentions a "Secret Student Packet" - I've moved that link from below the Parent Video to the appropriate "Math Lesson" recordings below. Let's get started!

Beginner Level Math Class

Most fractions don't come ready to be added or subtracted, you usually have to size them up or down so they are both of equivalent size, both have the same number of divisions in the main whole unit. Let's practice by doing it couple of different ways. Here we go!

Please print ONLY the pages you need from this "Secret Student Packet" below:

Download your Fractions #2 & #3 Workbooks

To help you with your daily practice, I've put together a set of workbooks. You can use these or your own workbooks as long as it covers fractions. Plan to complete 4-5 pages per day. After you complete the pages, you may check the answer key.

Fractions Workbook Videos

I've put together a set of videos that will walk you through this workbook, so grab yours and let's work together. Plan to complete 4-5 pages per day. After you complete the pages, you may check the answer key.

Precision Measurement Practice with Rulers

Was that measurement one inch? An inch and a quarter? Or was it one inch an an eighth? We're going to practice jumping with our rulers to really see how precise we need to be with our measurements. 

Intermediate Level Math Class

Are you ready to really practice your new fraction math skills? Let's get really good at reducing, expanding, multiplying, dividing and also beginning to learn how to add and subtract fractions. You will need the handout that goes with this class (click link below the video). Let's go!

Doug is our math teacher for Thursdays, and his session is 60 minutes long. I've split his session into two videos. The two 30-min videos of Doug's Thursday class is listed again here as it covers concepts for both Beginner and Intermediate students. These next two videos are the same listed above in the Beginner section. I hope this isn't too confusing!

Continuing to Run a Bakery Shop

Last week, we introduced an activity together called The Bakery Shop. We are going to continue and finish up working on this project this week, as it was a bit longer than the previous activities. You can work through the entire activity on your own, but if you'd like to do it alongside me, use the videos below.

The BAKERY SHOP PROJECT WILL SPAN TWO WEEKS, so take your time!

Part 1 covers Tasks 1 & 2:

Part 2 covers Tasks 3 & 4:

Part 3 covers Tasks 5 & 6:

Part 4 covers Tasks 7, 8 & 9:

Part 5 covers Tasks 10, 11 & 12:

Part 6 covers Tasks 13, 14, 15 & 16:

Precision Measurement Practice Lab

Learning how to read dials, levels, and gauges is important in everyday life. People use indicators to show the information that need quickly and easily. This practice lab should help you see how easy it is to read the info you need quickly, and exactly how precise you can be with a given gauge.

Math Games: Fraction Maze

Let's get lost in a fun math maze that will cover scaling fractions, dividing numbers and fractions, and word problems all in one!

Math Games: Reduce & Compare

Let's play a game using the same fraction cards you printed out for Fraction SPOONS in Week #2! We're going to work on reducing, expanding and organizing our fractions with this simple game.

Math Games: Fraction Battle Ship

Have you ever played the board game BattleShip? This is my fun math version that will help you get good at subtracting fractions and still having a good time! You'll need a friend to play with for this game. 

Advanced Level Math Class

Math Labs

This week I've put together two different kinds of math labs: the first set is in astronomy (due to popular demand for more astronomy labs!) and the second centers around an expedition to an erupting volcano while it is still active.

You can opt to do any of these, or if they are too difficult, feel free to go back and do Math Labs from a previous week you skipped over.

NOTE: Please make sure you can do the Bakery Tasks # 2, 9, and 13 (find videos in Intermediate Level above) AND also make sure you know how to read gauges by doing the Precision Measurement: Gauges Lab from the Intermediate Level as well.

Volcano Lab

Math Challenge

Each session, I have a special Math Challenge for you to work on after you work through some of the content in this area of math. The goal for these special math challenges is for you to be able to communicate your great ideas with your family and friends, without them being in a math class or having any knowledge of a specific area of math. You should be able to convey your great ideas to most people that are interested in hearing what you have to share. Many families find this part of the math program exciting for them to participate in with their student!

Solution to Week #3 Math Challenge

If the answer to this problem was 2, 6, 6, it would not clear which one was oldest unless the man knew ahead of time which was born first (and if that were the case, he probably would not be asking this question in the first place!) And yes, 2, 2, and 18 can also work, but let's keep the ages closer together so... it has to be 3, 3, and 8!

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