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Scavenger Hunt for Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators

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Teacher directions for the fraction hunt: print and cut out lettered cards, post them around the room, then play and review
Prep checklist before setting up the room
Student directions: start at any card, solve it, find the card showing that answer, repeat until returning to the start
Read aloud or post so students can self-start
Hunt cards A to D: students add fractions with unlike denominators, such as 8/3 + 3/2, each card showing a previous answer
First set of cards to cut apart and post
Hunt cards E to H: more addition of unlike fractions, such as 2/3 + 9/5 and 2/9 + 5/2, plus a previous answer on each
Second card set for posting around the room
Hunt cards I to L: two addition problems like 4/9 + 2/7, then subtraction begins with 6/7 - 1/2 and 6/7 - 2/9
Cards where the hunt shifts from adding to subtracting
Hunt cards M to P: subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, such as 8/3 - 8/5 and 5/8 - 5/9, with prior answers shown
Subtraction cards to cut and place
Hunt cards Q to T: final subtraction problems, such as 5/3 - 3/7 and 8/5 - 9/7, each linking to a previous answer
Last card set to complete the loop of 20
Fractions recording sheet: students write each card number in a circle, show their work and answer, and follow the chain
Hand one to each student or group to track work

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Grades

Grade 5, 6, 7

File

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Author
Matemaths
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About This Product

Make Math Practice Exciting with This Adding and Subtracting Fractions Scavenger Hunt!

Take your class to the next level and make learning even more fun with this interactive math scavenger hunt targeted at reinforcing Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators. Your students will be out of their seats practicing their math skills with this engaging, printable activity as they work to solve 20 unique problems in self-checking format.

What Makes This Resource a Must-Have?

✔️ Self-Checking Design

When the final answer brings students back to their starting card, they will know that they have solved every problem correctly. This builds confidence in knowing the answer is correct and eliminates extra grading on your part.

✔️ No Prep Required

Save some time with this completely prepared resource. Just print, cut, and distribute the cards, and your scavenger hunt is ready to go in minutes.

✔ Interesting and Interactive

Students will maneuver across the room, solving the problems, matching the answers in the scavenger hunt format so that math practice becomes a certain kind of game. Therefore, this active approach does not let students be diverted. When engaging in math centers, organize small group work, or seek an alternative activity on creative test review, your search is over-this Scavenger Hunt fits ideally with your plans.

How It Works

Start Anywhere: Students can start anywhere and solve the problem on the card of their choice.

Find the Match: Then, the student finds the card that has their answer. That will take them to the next problem.

Complete the Loop: The students continue in this manner and solve the problems until they reach a card that ends with the same card they had started the activity with.

Why Your Students Will Love It

This is a scavenger hunt not just for solving math problems but about building confidence and making learning an adventure. Students practice, review, and reinforce essential math skills while keeping active and participating.

This activity would be perfect for middle school grades, catering to:

Practice sessions of mathematics

Reviews within the classroom

Test preparations

Let addition and subtraction of fractions bother them less. Let practice turn into an interactive treasure hunt in which the learning of math will be a blast, creating memorable moments and increasing their understanding and interest in the subject.

Get your copy now and see your students shine!

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