Activities to Teach Students Inequalities With Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Inequalities with addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers can be a difficult concept for students to grasp. However, there are various activities that teachers can use to help students master these skills.
1. Fraction War
To play Fraction War, have students work in pairs (or small groups) and give each pair a deck of fraction cards. Each player draws two cards and places them face up. They then add or subtract the fractions and compare the answers to see who has the larger value. The player with the larger value keeps the cards. The game continues until one player has all the cards. This game helps students practice their skills in adding and subtracting fractions as well as comparing values.
2. Fraction Dice Roll
Have students work in groups of three to play Fraction Dice Roll. Each student rolls a pair of dice and uses the numbers shown to form a fraction. Students then add or subtract the fractions they formed and compare their answers to see who has the larger value. This activity helps students practice their skills in adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators in a fun and engaging way.
3. Mixed Number Bingo
To play Mixed Number Bingo, create a bingo board with mixed numbers on it. Players then draw cards with addition or subtraction problems involving mixed numbers. If a player has a number on their bingo board that matches the answer to the problem drawn, they cover it with a chip. The game continues until one player covers all their numbers in a row. This activity helps students practice their skills in adding and subtracting mixed numbers as well as recognizing and matching mixed numbers to their decimal or fraction form.
4. Color by Number
Color by Number is an activity where students solve addition and subtraction problems involving fractions or mixed numbers. The answer to each problem corresponds to a color, which they use to fill in a picture. This activity helps students practice their skills in adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn.
5. Math War
Math War is similar to Fraction War, but it involves both fractions and mixed numbers. Students work in pairs (or small groups) and each player draws two cards, one with a fraction and one with a mixed number. They then add or subtract the two numbers and compare the values to see who has the larger value. This game helps students practice their skills in adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers as well as comparing values.
In conclusion, there are various activities teachers can use to teach students inequalities with addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers. These activities provide an engaging and fun way for students to master these skills while also promoting collaboration and competition within the classroom. By providing students with these opportunities to practice their skills, teachers can ensure that their students are well-prepared to handle problems involving inequalities with addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers in the future.