The Book of Fractions

This book provides supplementary high-quality, interactive instruction for students struggling with adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.  Content begins with basic fraction concepts and leads up to the most complex skill of adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators, regrouping required.  According to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, basic fraction concepts are taught in Grade 3, adding/subtracting fractions with like denominators is covered in Grade 4, and adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is covered in Grade 5.  However, as middle school teachers know, many students still struggle with fractions in Grades 6, 7, and 8 – this is an ideal learning resource for them.The content takes advantage of the capabilities built into modern ebooks software, providing instruction in ways that are impossible with traditional “hard-copy” resources.  Embedded videos with animation, voice, interactive skill checks, pop-up hints, and tappable glossary entries are all here and easy for young learners to use.