Laskin, Dana / Module 3

MODULE 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Parent Newsletters:
Topic A
Topic B
Topic C
Topic D

Eureka Math Module 3 Tips for Parents

Activities for Home:

Create or pick numbers to make fractions. Add, subtract, or simplify the fractions that you find.

Find examples of fractions around the house or neighborhood. Add, subtract, multiply, divide or simplify the fractions that you find.

Create numbers to use in fractions. Draw these fractions as parts of a whole or set.

Use measuring cups when baking or cooking.

Draw different shapes. Divide them into different fractions.

Helpful Videos:
***Module 3 lesson videos
***Module 3 Homework Help
Topic A - Equivalent Fractions
Finding equivalent fractions
Topic B - Making like units pictorially
Finding a common denominator using area models
Adding fractions with unlike denominators using area models
Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators using area models
Topic C - Making like units numerically
Adding mixed numbers using area models and renaming as improper fractions
Subtracting mixed numbers using area models
Topic D - Further applications
Using benchmark fractions to determine the reasonableness of sums and differences
Estimating answers to problems using area models

** Thank you to the Lafayette Parish School System for putting all of this together. **

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