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- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students name and write mixed numbers, both in mixed number notation and improper fraction notation, using objects or pictures. They are asked for their input on how the in-between numbers might be named. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students solve problems by choosing strategies, explaining their reasoning, making calculations, and checking results. They are shown a set of equivalent improper fractions on the board. Students discuss why these are equivalent fractions. They convert improper fractions into a mixed number. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction. They take 6 pictures and then put them into a powerpoint for others to figure out the fraction they had. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students create and use fraction tool kits to play a variety of fraction-based games. Using the fraction kits and a die they match fractions, play equivalent fraction bingo, and convert an improper fraction to a whole number or a mixed number. Students also complete practice worksheets. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students are placed in groups of of four to create a fraction tool kit out of construction paper. Students investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. Several activities are included in which the students use their fraction tool kit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students make fraction tool kits in a direct instruction lesson. They play a games entitled, "Race to a Whole, Race to 2 Wholes, and Layer by Layer." After finding equivalent fractions, they convert fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa on student practice sheets. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students focus on estimation and computation when adding and subtracting fractions in this lesson. They review fraction vocabulary in the direct instruction section. In the guided practice section, they complete addition and subtraction problems with fractions while working in a whole class setting. Finally, they complete independent student practice with proper and improper fractions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students study improper fractions always have a numerator equal to or greater than the denominator. They also recognize that a mixed number contains a whole number and a fraction. They then complete the improper fractions activity pages. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the idea of mixed numbers and improper fractions. They define each concept. Students convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and they add mixed numbers. Students connect the use of fractions to a selected career. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students explore fraction conversion. After identifying equivalent expressions, they demonstrate how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. In groups of three, students play a "Fraction Go Fish" game where they match equivalent fractions. They complete a fraction worksheet. Full Review »
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