Differentiation Activity
Students can print the multiplication table, cut it into strips, and use it to find common multiples. For example, I drew 1/3 and found the strips that made 1/3 with the beginning number. I did the same for the 2/4 that I drew. When looking at the two sets of strips, I was able to highlight the common denominator. After students draw their cards, they will find the difference between the two fractions. Students score points depending on the number of denominators they had to change to calculate their difference (see Extra Help Slides for Scoring Rules.) The students will explain their thinking either in a notebook or on a whiteboard. Click for full description of activity and to download the Extra Help Slides (Scoring Rules).
Multiplication Table
Fraction Cards
Recording Sheet
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