Writing About Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Do you need to get your students writing in math class? This resource is a great way to get your students writing about math. It includes 2 types of writing activities to get your students writing about adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers – explain the process and write your own word problem.

Understand Your Students Depth of Understanding

By explaining the process for finding a solution, students are able to solidify their thinking and you will have valuable information about their understanding of the topic. This is a great tool for judging a student’s depth of understanding.

Increase Problem Solving Understanding

Encourage students to take their problem solving abilities to the next level by having them create their own word problems. By writing their own problems, students become more adept at solving problems written by others and are better prepared for standardized testing.

These writing activities are great for daily math warm-ups, centers, exit tickets, and interactive journals.

What's Included:

• Fractions
  • Adding - sums less than one
  • Adding - sums greater than one
  • Subtracting

• Mixed Numbers
  • Adding - no regrouping
  • Adding - regrouping
  • Subtracting - no regrouping
  • Subtracting - regrouping

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