Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages
Fraction Difference Trail: teaching companion
Subtract common-unit counts and restore the removed amount to check. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.
Anonymous group code: __________ Date: __________
Diagnostic probes
Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.
d2. How would you check a proposed difference of 7/12 for 5/6 − 1/4?
Check after reteaching
Complete this check independently after discussing the model.
r1. Calculate 3/4 − 1/3 and check it by addition.
Exit ticket
Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.