SME
Grade 5 Math
Fractions
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
Main lesson
Subtract fractions with unlike denominators
Use this for “Find the value of 5/6 − 3/8.”
Add mixed numbers
Use this for “Mia used 3 3/4 cups of flour and Leo 2 5/6 cups. How much in all?”
Subtract mixed numbers
Use this for “Find the value of 4 1/3 − 1 5/8.”
Line plots with fractions
Use this for “The line plot shows beakers holding 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 liter.”
Estimate sums of fractions
Use this for “Is the sum more or less than 1?” before adding.
Multiply fractions and mixed numbers
Main lesson
Multiply fractions and whole numbers
Use this for “Sam walked 3/4 of a 6 mile path. How far did he walk?”
Area of a rectangle with fractional sides
Use this for “A rug is 3/4 yard by 2/3 yard. What is its area?”
Multiplication as scaling
Use this for “Decide which is greater without calculating.”