Lesson Plan: Review of Mixed Numbers

In this eighth lesson of the Adding and Subtracting Fractions Unit, students will review the concept of mixed numbers. This lesson reinforces students’ understanding of mixed numbers, improper fractions, and how to convert between the two, laying the groundwork for adding and subtracting mixed numbers in future lessons.

Students will:

• Identify mixed numbers and their components (whole numbers and fractions)
• Understand the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions
• Practice converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions
• Use visual models and number lines to represent mixed numbers
• Apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios involving mixed numbers

Designed for grades 3-5, this lesson aligns with Common Core standards and serves as a foundation for upcoming lessons on adding and subtracting mixed numbers. By reinforcing these skills, students will be better prepared for more advanced fraction operations.

This is the eighth lesson in a ten-part unit on adding and subtracting fractions. The next lessons will focus on performing operations with mixed numbers and applying fraction skills to solve word problems.

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