DR. LEWICKI PhDEducational songs

Fraction Operations song · Math · Grades 6–9

Split It Right

One whole. Equal parts. One shot.

Subject
Math
Grades
6–9
Length
4:48
Style
Test-day rock duet
Plays from YouTube
Parts of the song · 15

Lyrics

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Intro

Verse 1

Pre-Chorus 1

Chorus 1

Verse 2

Pre-Chorus 2

Chorus 2

Bridge

Chorus 3

Outro

For teachers

Free to use in class. Play it a few times; it's made to support what students learn in class, not replace it.

About this song

A test-day rock duet about operations with fractions. Every step is drawn on screen as it's sung, and the lyrics are color-coded by singer (yellow and blue, white when they sing together).

One Shot test-day anthems

Check yourself

What is 2/3 × 3/4?

Show the answer

2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2 (or cancel the 3s first).

Key terms

  • fractions
  • adding fractions
  • subtracting fractions
  • multiplying fractions
  • dividing fractions
  • keep change flip
  • common denominator
  • mixed numbers
  • simplifying fractions

Standards it supports

  • 5.NF.A.1Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, including mixed numbers.
  • 5.NF.B.4Multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.
  • 6.NS.A.1Interpret and compute quotients of fractions; divide fractions by fractions.

Common Core State Standards.

Lesson pack

Coming soon for this song: a lyric sheet, fill-in-the-blanks, vocabulary, a quiz and an exit ticket.

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