This month’s free Brick Math Lesson of the Month teaches students how to subtract fractions that have like denominators. To get this lesson, click here, and you’ll also get a new free Brick Math lesson every month after that.
For many students, the first time they encounter the concept of subtracting a fraction from another fraction can be very confusing. This method, modeling with plastic bricks, breaks down the steps and makes it easy to understand.
The modeling technique clearly shows the meaning of fraction, and also uses the colors of the bricks to show that the denominators are the same. These seemingly small details really help students grasp the concept of what it means to subtract one fraction from another.
The method works well for students new to subtracting fractions, or for those who haven’t been able to learn the concepts through more traditional curricula.
The September 2024 Lesson of the Month is taken from Brick Math Basic Fractions and includes pages from the Teacher’s lesson guide and the corresponding pages from the Student Workbook.
Brick Math is a complete math curriculum for kindergarten through 8th grade that models the math with bricks.
Brick Math is a complete math curriculum for kindergarten through 8th grade that models the math with bricks.
The curriculum is divided into 13 separate content areas:
Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Basic Fractions, Basic Measurement, Fraction Multiplication, Fraction Division, Advanced Measurement and Geometry, Decimals, Data and Statistics, and Pre-Algebra.
Students can start anywhere in the curriculum. Brick Math can be used as a complete math curriculum or brought in as a supplement to help students who aren’t having math success with other programs. Check BrickMath.com to learn more!
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