Illustrative Mathematics
Naming the Whole for a Fraction
How many different ways can you represent a whole? In a picture that represents six parts (two of which are shaded), learners are asked to label the parts appropriately to show how three different mathematical interpretations can be...
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Geometric Pictures of One Half
A learning task that involves creative ways of thinking permits children to use paper models as a way to visualize the fraction one-half. Learners can fold or cut their models in such a way that the unshaded regions, and shaded regions...
Illustrative Mathematics
Representing Half of a Circle
Geometric shapes make great visual models for introducing young mathematicians to the concept of fractions. Looking at a series of four circles, students are asked to determine whether or not one half of each circle is shaded. To support...
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Fractions- Fraction Strips
In this fraction worksheet, learners read about fractions as parts of a whole fraction strip at the top of the page. They write the fractions for each shaded part and each unshaded part of 7 fraction pictures. They shade the indicated...
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Equivalent Fraction Activities
Spin the wheel of the fraction contraption and learn about equivalent fractions! After constructing their own spinners, kids use printable pizzas to represent fractions that are equal in value.
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Jon and Charlie's Run
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
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Fractions
In this fraction worksheet, students read through an explanation of fractions and complete 2 practice problems. They then solve 40 fraction questions on this worksheet. Students can find out whether their answer is correct or not by...
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Fractions and Regions
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fractions that are designated by the shaded and unshaded portions of 8 figures. They draw a picture that show 6 fractions, and answer 2 test prep questions.
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Fraction or Not
In this problem solving worksheet, students determine if the shaded parts of 8 different shapes are fractions or not. Students answer one analyzing question on the lines provided.
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Represent Fractions (Reteach 19.1)
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 9 problems in which a fraction is written to show the shaded and unshaded parts of a whole.
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Fractions and Regions reteach 18.1
In this recognizing fractions instructional activity, students read a review that shows shaded and unshaded parts and identifies the numerator and denominator and apply the information to write the fractions for the shaded and not shaded...
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Write Fractions
In this fraction writing worksheet, students write fractions for both shaded and unshaded parts of shapes, 6 total. Answers are included on page 2.