Spread Your Wings and Fly

Students solve real-world problems involving adding and subtracting with unlike denominators in different ways. Note: Activities 1 and 2 were updated in the Teacher Edition PDF and in the Teacher Presentation Screens on 1/12/2026.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 5th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Represent and solve real-world problems involving addition or subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. • Language Goal: Explain how a diagram and an equation can represent a sum or difference with unlike denominators. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: fraction strips or snap cubes (as needed)