I have noticed that students get frustrated when they see fractions, and that increases when they see negative numbers thrown in. It then becomes a battle in the classroom!
The purpose of these scaffolding notes is to show them how to first apply their integer knowledge with adding integers, then apply that skill to fractions with like denominators, and evolve those two skills in with their knowledge of fractions with unlike denominators. By breaking it down in these categories you will see that students will not get scared or nervous when they see these fraction problems in the future; they will be able to PERSERVERE!
In this 20 page product, you have 5 pages with guided notes/practice as well as the answer key. There is an exit ticket and homework page, as well as large print notes for students who need to see written out steps as well as a template to use for Dry Erase Board Practice. It helps students practice organizing their math work.