Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards

Do your upper elementary school learners need a fun activity to correspond with their math curriculum? This set of 20 task cards is the perfect addition to their lessons about adding fractions. As they work through each card, they’ll practice skills in adding like and unlike fractions in different formats. Four unique card designs will have your learners solving equations in word format, using models to solve equations, adding fractions in number format, and solving word problems that include addition of fractions. Upon finding the answer to each equation, learners will use their skills in simplifying fractions. Each fraction model is kid-friendly and includes delicious desserts anyone is sure to love. The word problems are presented in a way that connects learning to real-world scenarios. This is a great activity and adds an engaging element to routine math assignments. Task cards are a learning activity that will get your learners up and moving, either indoors or outdoors. You can use them in a whole group setting or as an activity in your math center. Surprise your learners by posting them around the room or outside educational environment. Then let them go as they work their way through the 20 cards. Answer recording sheets are included (2 to a page). This will reduce the amount of ink or number of copies you need to make. After the initial minimal amount of prep work to make the cards durable, you can use them year after year. Need a quick activity for when you have a substitute or on days the schedule doesn’t go as planned? Simply pull out the task cards and voila, a fun learning activity for your kiddos. Cards come in a color version, as well as a black and white version. Both sets are identical. An answer key is also provided. Details of each card are listed below.

TASK CARDS #1-4: adding fractions in word form, adding fractions with a pumpkin pie model, adding fractions in number form, word problem (measuring ingredients)

TASK CARDS #5-8: adding fractions in word form, adding fractions with a cookie model, adding fractions in number form, word problem (building/construction)

TASK CARDS #9-12: adding fractions in word form, adding fractions with a candy bar model, adding fractions in number form, word problem (crafting/sewing)

TASK CARDS #13-16: adding fractions in word form, adding fractions with a donut model, adding fractions in number form, word problem (party food)

TASK CARDS #17-20: adding fractions in word form, adding fractions with a pizza model, adding fractions in number form, word problem (yards on a football field)

ANSWER RECORDING SHEETS (2 PER PAGE)

ANSWER KEY