Adding Fractions using a Fraction Wall

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Adding Fractions using a Fraction Wall

 

Students learn how to add fractions with different denominators using equivalent fraction diagrams.

As learning progresses more able students are taught written methods.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to calculate the sum of two fractions with a common denominator.
  • Most students should be able to use visual methods to find the sum of two fractions with different denominators.
  • Some students should be able to use written methods to find the sum of two fractions with different denominators.
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