Fractions: Addition with same denominator

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Age

4 1/2.

Materials

  • Red fraction circles in green frames (ten circles: 1 is undivided and the others are divided into 2 -10 equal parts.
  • Label with fractions written on them: 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/3
  • Pencil and paper
  • Skittles

Preparation

This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

  1. Have the child bring out the two trays.
  2. Write two fractions (with the same denominator): 2/6 + 3/6 =
  3. Show the child that we first take out 1/6 two times (2/6).
  4. Place these in front of the tray.
  5. Then take out 1/6 three times (3/6).
  6. Have the child count how many 1/6 there are. (5)
  7. Show the child how to write the answer as shown: 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6
  8. Read the whole equation with the child.
  9. Write another addition problem and have the child do it.
  10. After a few equations, point out to the child that "we can only add fractions with the same denominator". For example: 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4



Control Of Error

The Directress.

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Purpose


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