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<p>Can all unit fractions be written as the sum of two unit fractions?</p><p>Other topics covered: Numbers</p>Aligned to Common Core State Standard: 5.NF.1
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Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.
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January 22, 2012
birdheim
February 08, 2014
Having students identify errors is a great way to assess their understanding of the concept.
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An interesting little task which gets pupils thinking and allows for plenty of guided discussion. This might be best used either as a starter for an investigation or simply as a settler activity