Fun with Fractions

Introduction

You are all well on your way to becoming the “ Fraction Experts” of our school. Why not share your knowledge with others??

In this webquest you will:

*Review fraction basics like parts of a fraction, equivalents and comparing and ordering

*Learn how to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators

*Create a product to show your understandings of the topics above

Task

In a few weeks, our third grade friends will be learning about fractions. While they will not get to do fraction problems as complicated as ours, you can still teach them all there is to know about fractions and even show them some things they will learn about next year in 4th grade.

You and your partner will :

1. Review and learn about fractions on various websites provided

2. Put all your learning into a online book which you will print off to share in the future with the 3rd Grade Class.

Process

Process:

In this process, there will be many different roles that group members must play.

You are both mathematicians.

Together, you need to visit these sites. Take time to enjoy them all. Remember, you have to be the expert, so these sites are what will teach you so that you can teach others.

*Watch this Video giving a summary about what a fraction is all about:

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/fractions/fractions.htm

After Watching the Video, push the “X” on the video page and click the “test yourself” button

Record Your score on the Web quest recording sheet

*Equivalent Fractions are Important Too!

Review how they work here: http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-04-equivalent-01.html

Then, test your knowledge on http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/equivalent-fractions

Record your score when you are finished on the recording sheet

One last review… You will have to teach how to compare fractions.

Here’s a nice video to refresh your memory: http://www.mathplayground.com/howto_comparefractions.html

Make sure you understand: http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Math/Fractions/CompareFractions.html (Choose the tenths button)

You and your partner should both take a turn….

OK… REVIEW TIME OVER…. TIME TO LEARN HOW WE ADD AND SUBTRACT FRACTIONS J

Adding Fractions with Like Denominators:

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-10-adding-with-like-denominators-01.html

Go through Pages 1-3:

Try the examples and record your answers on your recording sheet.

Check your Answers on the site!

Do the Same for Subtracting Fractions:

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-11-subtracting-with-like-denominators-01.html

NOW, Here’s the toughest lesson of the day: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominator

Watch this…. I think it will help you! J

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/fractions/add-sub-unlike-denom.htm

Click “Step by Step”

You may want to record these steps so you remember!

For each step, click the “show me button” for extra explanation

Check out this too:

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-12-adding-subtracting-different-denominators-03.html

Look at all three pages. Do practice problems at the end! Record answers on the recording sheet.

2. NOW, You did the learning, here’s the fun part!! You are Authors and Illustrators

See your teacher. She will check your recording sheet from the websites and give you an “OK” to begin your book
You and your partner will be the author and illustrator of a book. Your teacher just gave you a rough draft template to plan out what your book will say and what pictures you will draw.
Things to keep in mind for your book:

*You’ll need a title

*You need to give an overview of the things you reviewed in the review section

*Explain adding with like and unlike denominators

*Maybe you want to make this into a story! That’s cool! Just make sure you explain all the things you know about fractions

*Fractions are a lot easier to understand with Pictures aren’t they?? Make sure your book includes good pictures that show equally parts of a whole

Show your teacher your rough draft book
Go to http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/stapleless/index.html. Follow the directions to create a book. You will type your words, print, then draw your pictures after printing!

Evaluation

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Mathematical Concepts	Your book shows complete understanding of fraction concepts used.	Your book shows almost all understanding of fraction concepts used.	Your book shows some understanding of fraction concepts used.	Your book shows very little understanding of concepts used or was not completed.
Working with Others	You and Your partner were fully engaged, and worked cooperatively throughout lesson.	You and your partners were engaged , but had some trouble listening working cooperatively.	You and your partner needed prompting to stay on-task.	You and your partner were not working together.
Neatness and Organization	Your final book went above and beyond being very neat and organized. It is easy to read and understand.	Your book is neat and organized fashion that is easy to read and understand.	Your book was organized but was hard to read and/or understand at times.	Your book is sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.
Mathematical Work	You completed all videos and tutorials, completing all work asked correctly.	You completed all videos and tutorials completing all work. Most problems were correct.	Most of the videos and tutorials were completed. Some work was correct.	You did not complete all videos and tutorials. Most work was incorrect.
Content/Vocabulary	As authors of this book, you correctly use and defined math terms. All required elements are creatively addressed, as well as additional information.	As authors, you used and define a few math terms. All required parts are included.	The authors try to use some math vocabulary, but some meanings may be incorrect. Most required elements are included.	The authors do not incorporate math vocabulary. Some required elements are missing.

Conclusion

Now you are ready to teach some 3rd Graders with your book! We will read all our books to our class too! Way to GO!!!!!

Credits

Clip Art:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=5QMruzqUnLFpnM&tbnid=zgstjXDNp3c1PM:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grcrewjuniors.org%2Fcrew_west%2Findex_E.html&ei=Fl7yUuWAFbLQsATrmoHQBA&psig=AFQjCNHyUfxicKt3_mC1Yy0YfR0QudtrKA&ust=1391701755652906

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Project ideas from Miss Rescke’s Classroom Webpage:

https://sites.google.com/site/reschkeclass/math/fraction-webquest

Websites Uses:

Studyjams.com

Ixl.com

coolmathforkids.com

mathplayground.com

ezschools.com

readwritethink.org

Teacher Page

This webquest was designed for a 4th grade class. It can easily be modified to meet the needs of other grades:

Virginia Standards of learning addressed:

4.5 The student will

a) determine common multiples and factors, including least common multiple and greatest common factor;

b) add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators that are limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12, and simplify the resulting fractions, using common multiples and factors;

4.2 The student will

a) compare and order fractions and mixed numbers;

b) represent equivalent fractions; and

c) identify the division statement that represents a fraction

Introduction: