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The purpose of these pages are to provide supplemental resources for students to refer to during each Everyday Math lesson. In the Interactive Notebook model, Student would glue and or complete these resources on the left hand side of their notebook page, and follow guidance to practice on the right hand side of their notebook page. These resources can continue to be used as reference for the remainder of the lesson (Journal Practice & Station Activities) as well as referred to for homework, st

How about using Smarties to teach fractions and probability? Give each student their own pack of Smarties. Begin by having them sort the colors and determine the fraction of each color in their package. Using their sorted piles, and fractions, have them determine the probability of getting each color in their package. You could extend by having partners compare their results. If you have a SmartBoard, Display the chart and collect data/fractions/probability for the whole class.

What better way to interest your students in fractions than using candy manipulatives? With this review activity, students will identify, compare and add fractions with like denominators.