Fractions - Add Mixed Numbers - Worksheet

The worksheet focuses on enhancing the skills of adding mixed numbers and improper fractions. Students are taught to add the whole numbers first, then the fractional parts, ensuring the final answer is presented in its simplest form. They are encouraged to use visual aids, such as models, to conceptualize the addition of fractions. Additionally, the worksheet provides opportunities to practice using preferred methods for adding mixed numbers, which may include converting them to improper fractions before performing the addition. The goal is to solidify their understanding of fraction addition through a variety of exercises, including multi-step problems.

In the "Fluency & Precision" section, students are presented with different methods for adding mixed numbers, as demonstrated by two characters, Britany and Greg. Britany's method involves adding whole numbers and fractions separately, while Greg's approach is to convert everything into improper fractions before adding. The worksheet offers a range of problems for students to solve, encouraging them to apply these methods and to simplify their answers. Additionally, the worksheet includes comparison tasks, where students must determine the correct relational symbol between two sums, and chain calculations, which require restoring numbers in a sequence to solve the equation. The worksheet concludes with a reasoning task where students must decide which method is more efficient and justify their choice, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.