Using games, investigations, and problem-solving activities, the lessons in this book develop students' understanding of naming, comparing and ordering fractions, as well as their overall number sense of fractions. These mathematical concepts serve as a foundation for adding and subtracting fractions. Throughout the activities, students are encouraged to explain their mathematical thinking and problem-solving processes using manipulatives, discussion, journaling and illustrating. A variety of solutions and student work samples are included, along with explanations indicating what certain student responses imply about their mathematical understanding of certain concepts. Extension ideas, prompts and questions for discussion assist the teacher in facilitating dialogue among students and in encouraging critical and creative thinking.--Ministry of Education website.

Contents: Lesson for extending fractions, grade 5 / Marilyn Burns -- The fraction kit guide, grades 4-6 / by Marilyn Burns. Notes: Although the title of this book indicates Grade 5, it is a stronger support for Grade 7 in Saskatchewan's curriculum.--Ministry of Education website. Mathematics grade 7 (2007).