Do Now

• Draw a picture to represent these fractions:

• Homework:– Write a paragraph about the difference between

an improper fraction and a proper fraction.1

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FRACTIONS

Standard/ Objective

• 6.N.16 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators

• SWBAT express wholes and parts of a whole as a fraction, improper fraction, or mixed number.

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Flow of the Day

• Do Now: 5 min

• Vocab 5 min

• Improper fractions and mixed numbers and practice 30 min

• Indepdenent practice 15 min

• Partner practice 10 min

• Exit Slip: 5 min

• Journal: 10 min 4

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VOCABULARY• Fraction- a number that

describes part of a whole or part of a set.

• Numerator- top number of a fraction that tells how many parts of the whole or set you have.

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VOCABULARY• Denominator - bottom

number of a fraction that tells how many parts there are in the whole or set.

• Proper fraction - little number on top(numerator); big number on bottom(denominator)

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VOCABULARY

• Improper fraction – a fraction with a value greater than or equal to 1.

• Mixed number - a whole number and a fraction together.

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5 numerator

denominator

8 parts in the whole

5 parts shaded

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PROPER FRACTIONS

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3

3

2

9

6small

large

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IMPROPER FRACTIONS

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6

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5

5

9

small

large

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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12

12

PROPER or IMPROPER?

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12Improper

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

89

546

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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546Improper

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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19

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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19 Proper

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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PROPER or IMPROPER?

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3 Proper

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MIXED NUMBERS

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25

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17

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31

whole number

fraction

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21

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22

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23

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To express a mixed number as an improper fraction, first multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Then write this sum over the denominator.

WRITE THIS DOWN!!

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1= 2 x 2 + 1

2=

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2 2

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2 3

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3

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To express an improper fraction as a mixed number, divide the denominator into the numerator.

WRITE THIS DOWN!!

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88=

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-62

23 3

2

3

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Express the mixed number as an improper fraction.

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13 =

3 x 5 + 15

=5

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Express the mixed number as an improper fraction.

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85 =

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Express the mixed number as an improper fraction.

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85 =

5 x 9 + 89

=9

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Express the improper fraction as a mixed number.

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19= 193

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-181

=3

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Express the improper fraction as a mixed number.

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23= =

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Express the improper fraction as a mixed number.

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23= 236

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-185

=6

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Express the improper fraction as a whole number.

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32= =

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Express the improper fraction as a whole number.

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32= 328

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-320

= 4

Independent Work

• Independent work expecations: work silently, raise a quiet hand if you have any questions or wish to get outof your seat for any reason, and work only on the assignment.

• Book work: complete p.

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Partner Work

• Partner expectations: 6 inch voices, quiet hand, and work on assignment

• Check your answers from your independent work with your partner.

• Once you finish correcting your mistakes, write down an explain the steps you took to solve these problems.

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Exit Slip

• Say whether the fraction is proper, improper, or mixed:

1.) 2.) 3.)

4.) Express the improper fraction as a mixed number:

5.) Express the mixed number as an improper fraction:

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Journal

• What did you learn today?

• Why is it important?

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