Created by:
DeAnn Brown
Pizza Fractions
Web Quest
Learning and practice of addition of fractions
with like and unlike denominators up to 12.
For 5th Grade
Introduction
Tasks
Process
Conclusion
Resources
Evaluation
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Introduction
This web quest is going to strengthen
your understanding of addition of
fractions with both like and unlike
denominators.
At then end of each session you will be
asked to demonstrate your ability to
add fractions with both like and unlike
fractions with denominators up to 12.
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Tasks
Become an expert at adding fractions by
completing the following tasks:
Session One:
First: Review addition of fractions.
(when the total is equal to or less than one whole)
Second: Practice adding fractions with like denominators.
Third: Create fractional pizzas using the worksheets.
Session Two:
First: Continue Practicing adding fractions with like denominators.
(the total may be greater than one whole)
Second: Complete and turn in a practice worksheet.
Third: Play an online pizza activity.
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Tasks Continued…
Session Three:
First: Review adding fractions with unlike denominators.
Second: Practice adding fractions with unlike denominators.
(the total may be less, equal to, or more than one whole)
Third: Complete and turn in the assigned fraction worksheet.
Session Four:
Follow the instructions in the process section to complete the final
project.
You will be creating the pizza order for a 4th grade pizza party.
HAVE FUN!
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Session One
The Process
 Do one of more of these things:
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Review the process of addition of fractions by reading and practicing the process.
(Remember to scroll down to the 5 practice problems at the bottom of the web site).
http://www.321know.com/fra410x2.htm
Read and review the process using this web site. Use paper to figure out the 3 practice
problems at the end of the lesson. (Make sure to use the page forward button to read
the entire lesson).
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-10-adding-with-like-denominators01.html
 Then, take a quick quiz to see how you are doing:
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/fracaddt.htm
 When you are ready to show what you know, complete the
following: fraction pizza activity with printable pizza worksheet
You will need to get fraction circle manipulatives from your teacher. Please draw your
answers on the worksheet and turn it in when you are finished.
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Process
Continued…
Session Two
 Do the following:
Review the process of addition of fractions by reading and practicing the process.
(Remember to scroll down to the 5 practice problems at the bottom of the web site).
http://www.321know.com/fra57ax2.htm
 When you are ready to show what you know, complete the
following:
http://www.edhelper.com/math/fractions_tg605.htm
(Print it out and complete it using pencil. Put it in the math basket).
 Now go have some fun adding fractions that equal 1 whole
by playing Tony Fraction’s Pizza Shop.
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/tonyfraction.htm
If you would like to earn extra credit points on this project you can write down the
fraction equations for the pizzas you make in one game.
(Example: 1/4 + 3/12 + 2/6 + 2/12 = 1 )
Don’t forget to turn in your extra credit problem.
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Process
Continued…
Session Three
 Do one or more of the following:
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Review the process of addition of fractions with unlike denominators by watching a
how-to video. (Click on practice if you would like to practice using the web site tools).
http://www.mathplayground.com/howto_fractions_different_denominators.html
Review the process of addition of fractions by reading and practicing the process.
(Remember to scroll down to the 5 practice problems at the bottom of the web site).
http://www.321know.com/fra66kx2.htm
Read and review the process using this web site. Use paper to figure out the 3
practice problems at the end of the lesson. Ignore the subtraction portion of the
lesson and practice problems. (Make sure to use the page forward button to read the
entire lesson).
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/fractions-12-adding-subtracting-differentdenominators-01.html
 Then, practice adding fractions using the virtual manipulatives:
Scroll down and click the link titled Fractions - Addition.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_3.html
 When you are ready, show what you know. Complete the following:
http://www.edhelper.com/math/fractions_ft213.htm
(Print it out and complete it using pencil. Put it in the math basket).
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Process
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Session Four
 Your final assignment.
Pretend you are in charge of a 4th grade pizza party. Using fraction circle
manipulatives,colored pencils, a pizza worksheet, and the pizza topping key,
you will need to create an original pizza math problem. The 4th grade will
need 8 large pizzas (12 slices per pizza - 96 slices total).
Link to all the final project worksheets
1. Use the fraction circles to make your pizzas. (Cover all 8 pizzas
with a variety of fraction pieces - DON’T USE YELLOW OR BLUE PIECES).
2. Use colored pencils to make a drawing of your pizzas. (Trace each
piece and color in that fractional amount on your worksheeet).
3. Make a math problem for each pizza you created. (This is like the
challenge problem you did with the Tony’s Pizza game).
4. Combine all of your totals on the pizza order form.
5. See if you can use this data to create one final math problem that
will tell the pizza place your entire order with one equation.
(Ex: 8/2 cheese + 3/3 pepperoni + 7/4 sausage + 3/6 onion + 2/8 olive +
6/12 ham = 8 whole pizzas)
6. Turn in your work and give yourself a pat on the back!
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Conclusion
Way to Go! You Made It!
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I hope that you are feeling confident in your abilities to add
fractions. If you would like to continue learning here are some
fun links you may like to try:
http://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperators/addingandsubtractingfractions/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/revision_bites/fractions.shtml
http://visualfractions.com/
http://www.mathplayground.com/Fraction_Playground.html
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activities.aspx?grade=all&srchstr=fractions
http://www.cobbk12.org/sites/literacy/math/math2.htm#fractions
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/King/math.htm#Fractions
http://gamequarium.com/fractions.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-menu.html
http://math.com/homeworkhelp/HotSubjects_fractions.html
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/fraction4.htm
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/index.html
http://www.eyepleezers.com/aaamath/fra.htm
– http://www.iknowthat.com/com/Search?Search=fractions
– http://numbernut.com/advanced/fraction_intro.shtml
– http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns/
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Resources
• Resources used can be found by
referring to the websites found on
the process and conclusion pages of
this Webquest.
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Evaluation
FRACTION WEBQUEST RUBRIC
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
PEWTER
NONE
I did my best
work on the
Pizza
Fractions
Webquest.
4
3
2
1
0
I completed all
assigned work
(all four
sessions).
4
3
2
1
0
My final
project was
successful
(complete &
accurate).
4
3
2
1
0
My work shows
I can
accurately add
fractions.
4
3
2
1
0
Key:
0 - I did not do this.
1 - I did not do well.
2 - I did a fair job.
3 - I did a good job.
4 - I did an excellent job.
MY SCORE: _______/_16___
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Thank You
for participating in
the
Pizza Fractions WebQuest.
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