Grade 6 Fraction Review Mastery
Alberta Mathematics Curriculum Building Strong Number Sense 30-minute Interactive Review
Fraction Flash Warm-Up
Look at these fractions: 2/5, 7/4, 3 1/2, 5/8, 9/3 Which are proper fractions? Which are improper fractions? Which are mixed numbers?
Types of Fractions Review
Proper Fractions: numerator < denominator (2/5, 3/8) Improper Fractions: numerator ≥ denominator (7/4, 9/3) Mixed Numbers: whole number + fraction (3 1/2, 2 3/4) All represent parts of a whole or set
Converting Between Forms
Improper to Mixed: Divide numerator by denominator Example: 7/4 = 1 3/4 (7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3) Mixed to Improper: Multiply whole × denominator + numerator Example: 2 3/5 = 13/5 (2 × 5 + 3 = 13)
Comparing Fractions Strategies
{"left":"Convert to same denominator\nUse cross multiplication\nConvert to decimals\nUse visual models","right":"Compare to benchmark fractions (1/2, 1)\nConvert mixed numbers to improper fractions\nUse number lines\nFind equivalent fractions"}
Group Fraction Ordering Challenge
Work in groups of 5 students Arrange fraction cards in ascending order Include proper, improper, and mixed fractions Record your reasoning on mini-whiteboards Be ready to explain your thinking!
Quick Check Challenge
Given: 3/8, 11/4, 2 1/3 1. Identify each fraction type 2. Convert 11/4 to a mixed number 3. Compare 3/8 and 2 1/3 using < or >
Fraction Mastery Recap
"Fractions are everywhere in our daily lives - from cooking recipes to sports statistics. Understanding how to work with them gives us powerful problem-solving tools!"