Students learn to convert between mixed numbers and top-heavy fractions using visual and numerical methods.
As learning progresses, they are taught to check their solutions using calculators and non-calculator techniques.
Differentiated Learning Objectives
- All students should be able to convert between top-heavy fractions and mixed numbers with the use of diagrams.
- Most students should be able to convert between top-heavy fractions and mixed numbers using a numerical technique.
- Some students should be able to order mixed numbers and top-heavy fractions using equivalent fractions.
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