6th Grade Math Textbook, Progress

Where is math in dinnertime?

One whole pizza pie:

Two toppings to choose.

Three slices with peppers: 3/8.

Four slices with pepperoni: 1/2.

(How many slices are plain?)

FromMath in the Bath by

Sara Atherlay

In this chapter you will:

Explore addition properties

Estimate, add, and subtract fractions

Evaluate expressions and

solve equations with fractions

Solve problems by working backward

Critical Thinking/Finding Together

Work with a classmate to write a pizza

problem similar to the problem above.

Use your favorite pizza toppings. Challenge

student pairs to solve the problem.

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