In this unit, we will build upon the knowledge you gained about fractions from third and fourth grade. In grade 5, the investigations present more real world contexts for fractions, such as purchasing building supplies, comparing packages with different numbers of items, and adjusting amounts of ingredients in recipes. You will use manipulatives and diagrams to help you develop mental pictures of operations with fractions as you build new skills. Here are some vocabulary words we will be using in math class: common denominator, equivalent, improper fraction, mixed number, and simplest form. Below are some tools to help us get started:
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