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I use this in my Harry Potter 5th Grade Math Unit at the end of the year as a review. However, it can be used as a stand alone lesson for Adding and Subtracting with Fractions of unlike denominators and Converting Metric Units of Capacity. You do need additional materials for this lesson (list included in materials) to create the "potions" Common Core 5th Grade Math Standards Covered: CC.5.NF.1 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) CC.5.MD.1 Convert am

I use this in my Harry Potter 5th Grade Math Unit at the end of the year as a review. We do the unit after spring testing as a fun review of the 5th grade math standards from the year. This is a "broom race" activity. It gets students up and moving outside. Additional needed materials that are not included: stopwatch, 4 brooms Common Core Standards Covered: CC.5.NBT.7: Divide decimals to hundredths CC.5.MD.2: Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2,

This is an activity that could be used as a station, math center or review activity. It focuses on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Number cards and operation cards, score keeping card and "Show Your Work" page are provided. An extension for performing operations with mixed numbers is also included if you wanted to turn this into two separate stations. If you would like to purchase the bundle that includes all five stations ( B