Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators Guided Math Notes

During your math lessons, do you find your students working at different paces? When I taught math, I needed a way to meet to needs of all my students. Guided math notes changed the way I differentiated. This product is a great way to meet the academic needs of students who struggle with math or are ready for enrichment.

These Guided Math Notes provide easy to follow steps to learn most Fifth Grade Common Core Math Standards. The step by step instructions are color coded, written in student friendly language, and provide an exemplar problem already provided and color coded.

Here's how it works:

Most lessons will take around 45 minutes and are intended to be done as an I Do, We Do, You Do format. Guided Math Notes are print and go so that the only preparation you need to do is create your answer sheet. Lesson plan pacing and teacher planning tip is included in each part.

Topics in this product include:

• Finding the Least Common Multiple
• Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators by Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Adding Mixed Numbers Unlike Denominators by Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Adding Fractions & Mixed Numbers Word Problems
• Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators by Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Subtract Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators by Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Subtract Mixed Numbers by Borrowing from the Whole with Unlike Denominators by Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers Word Problems

Options for uses:

Since the instructions are so easy to understand, it can be given to students who need may not need direct instruction, homework, used as sub plans, maternity leave plans, or test prep.

Please Note:

• Answer key is not included. I suggest making your own before lessons to predict any errors students might make.

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