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Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity
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"This resource was exactly what I needed for my 4th grade classroom! It was easy to implement and kept my students highly engaged during our Math lesson. I especially appreciated the information and activity, which saved me so much prep time. Thank you for such a high-quality product!""
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Michelle C.

Description

This set of addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed number task cards provides differentiation and challenge! If you are teaching fractions and mixed numbers, this is no "fill in the blank" worksheet, but instead is a rich problem-solving fraction activity. Estimating and the "guess and check" strategies are key as students look to solve these differentiated fraction puzzles.

Simple denominators are used (2, 4, 8 for the first 3 sets and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 for the final set) and only “like” denominators are used except for the final orange set. The sets are leveled and can be used to help with differentiation in your classroom.

Whether you teach from the Common Core or other rigorous standards, the ability to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers is key to strong “fraction sense”, and these puzzles are an engaging way to accomplish this!

You may have heard of “number bonds” in the primary grades. This resource taps into that concept to use fractions instead! Students gain valuable practice in breaking apart fractions and putting them back together—all in a cooperative, “puzzle-like” activity!

This resource has the following:

  • 4 puzzle sets plus recording sheets
  • Formative assessment
  • Bonus mixed number activities are included
  • Full color photos of how to use the resource, teaching tips, and answers are included as well so you can print and use right away!

Remember, this is not a "fill in the blank" activity; students need to problem solve, try different solutions, work together, and talk about math. This is a great way to get more "math talk" into your classroom--and the students will have a blast.

It is not easy--and it isn't meant to be!

This resource is also available as part of a "Teaching Tandem" product where you can get these assessments and a set of addition/subtraction games combined at a reduced price.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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My store is FILLED with fraction resources!

Check out this bundle to see 10 of the most popular!

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All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

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Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Fraction Challenge - Mixed Number Activity

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What others say

"This resource was exactly what I needed for my 4th grade classroom! It was easy to implement and kept my students highly engaged during our Math lesson. I especially appreciated the information and activity, which saved me so much prep time. Thank you for such a high-quality product!""
star
Michelle C.

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Description

This set of addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed number task cards provides differentiation and challenge! If you are teaching fractions and mixed numbers, this is no "fill in the blank" worksheet, but instead is a rich problem-solving fraction activity. Estimating and the "guess and check" strategies are key as students look to solve these differentiated fraction puzzles.

Simple denominators are used (2, 4, 8 for the first 3 sets and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 for the final set) and only “like” denominators are used except for the final orange set. The sets are leveled and can be used to help with differentiation in your classroom.

Whether you teach from the Common Core or other rigorous standards, the ability to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers is key to strong “fraction sense”, and these puzzles are an engaging way to accomplish this!

You may have heard of “number bonds” in the primary grades. This resource taps into that concept to use fractions instead! Students gain valuable practice in breaking apart fractions and putting them back together—all in a cooperative, “puzzle-like” activity!

This resource has the following:

  • 4 puzzle sets plus recording sheets
  • Formative assessment
  • Bonus mixed number activities are included
  • Full color photos of how to use the resource, teaching tips, and answers are included as well so you can print and use right away!

Remember, this is not a "fill in the blank" activity; students need to problem solve, try different solutions, work together, and talk about math. This is a great way to get more "math talk" into your classroom--and the students will have a blast.

It is not easy--and it isn't meant to be!

This resource is also available as part of a "Teaching Tandem" product where you can get these assessments and a set of addition/subtraction games combined at a reduced price.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My store is FILLED with fraction resources!

Check out this bundle to see 10 of the most popular!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

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This resource was exactly what I needed for my 4th grade classroom! It was easy to implement and kept my students highly engaged during our Math lesson. I especially appreciated the information and activity, which saved me so much prep time. Thank you for such a high-quality product!"
Michelle C.
81 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Great resource
Rated 4 out of 5
October 1, 2025
Helpful resource and activity for 4th graders! They enjoyed it.
Warm Up
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106 reviews • Maryland
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 25, 2025
This was a super fun and engaging resource for my students!
Ashley Smith
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399 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 10, 2025
I am so pleased with this resource! It's clear, well-organized, and easy to implement. The content is engaging and aligns perfectly with what I need for my classroom. The materials are both versatile and effective, making it easy to adapt for students of varying levels. I also appreciate the attention to detail and the time-saving aspects of this product—it’s truly been a valuable addition to my teaching toolkit. Highly recommend for any educator looking to enhance their lessons!
evelyn G.
41 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
March 4, 2025
My 4th graders loved this activity! It was great enrichment!
Sherry P.
1,615 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 7, 2024
My students played this game as one of their center activities and they enjoyed it.
Lisa S.
888 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
May 20, 2024
These cards were a great resource to use for my 5th graders. They really enjoyed them.
Jennifer H.
350 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 7, 2024
This was perfect for my tutoring group in preparation for the state test.
Robin G.
2,829 reviews
Grades taught: 4th

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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Understand a fraction 𝘢/𝘣 with 𝘢 > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/𝘣.
Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
Decompose a fraction into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, recording each decomposition by an equation. Justify decompositions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. Examples: 3/8 = 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8; 3/8 = 1/8 + 2/8; 2 1/8 = 1 + 1 + 1/8 = 8/8 + 8/8 + 1/8.
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