Fraction Addition and Subtraction Mastery Quiz

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What is the reason why students find fractions strenuous?

Students find fractions strenuous because they have only ever worked with whole numbers, so fractions seem unfamiliar to them.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, what is a challenging area of mathematics for North American students to grasp?

Understanding fractions is a challenging area of mathematics for North American students to grasp.

What does the article aim to help students understand?

The article aims to help students understand how to add and subtract fractions with easy steps and visual models.

In what way do students often see fractions, which causes them to miss out on the fact that fractions are numbers between the whole numbers?

<p>Students often see fractions as an act of dividing and shading parts of shapes, which causes them to miss out on the fact that fractions are numbers between the whole numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the article?

<p>The main purpose of the article is to help students comprehend the addition and subtraction of fractions and to ensure that fractions are seen as friends and not a foe.</p> Signup and view all the answers