How Many Ways: Fraction Subtraction Equals 1/2
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Objective
Students will find multiple solutions to this fraction subtraction problem by filling in the blanks.
Fill-in-the-blanks idea inspired by the folks at Open Middle
Steps
- First, students look for as many possible solutions as they can find. They'll also jot down any patterns they spot.
- I share a pattern I noticed and reveal how many solutions I found.
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