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Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas: Lesson 3

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Visual models support young mathematicians as they deepen their fractional number sense in this elementary math lesson. Using fraction circle manipulatives, children explore basic unit fractions as they develop the fundamental...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Naming the Whole for a Fraction

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Lesson This!

Fraction Fruit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Discover the concept of fractions by using fruit as a model. Scholars discover fractions are part of a whole, similar to the pieces of fruit which are placed in front of them. They then cut up several different types of fruit and discuss...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Naming Fractional Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders complete a worksheet.  For this fractions lesson, 3rd graders review fraction vocabulary, use the SmartBoard to divide fractions and complete stations where they work with fractional parts of a whole.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractional Parts of a Number

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractional parts of a number worksheet, students read and solve 6 story problems that pertain to fractional parts of a whole number.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore fractions with upper graders. They will discover how to show fractions by shading the correct amount shown in a picture (giving them the idea behind part to whole). They also play multiple fraction games using dice, matching...
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

A “Whole” Lot of Fraction Fun!

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Young mathematicians are introduced to fractions in a unit that helps them to understand parts of a whole.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyone loves pizza! Learners define fractions and use manipulatives to calculate fractions. Kids cut circles to represent various fractional parts of a pizza. Some accommodations are included. 
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Lesson Plan
NTTI

I'll Halve S'more Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
There is a lot to learn about fractions, and this is a fun way to do it! Individuals participate in a Cyberchase activity to describe a fraction in terms of sharing parts of a whole. They determine the meaning of the parts of a fraction,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sharing Brownies: Fractions That Represent a Fair Share

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Elementary graders discover the concept of fractional pieces of a whole. They investigate the meanings of fractions in everyday life and why they are used. Pupils divide brownies amongst each other to demonstrate the use of fractions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions- Fraction Strips

For Teachers 5th - 6th
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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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Fractional Parts Using an Area Model

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Learners explore multiplying fractions and their relationship to parts of a whole. They draw and shade fractional parts to show parts of a whole and fractional parts of a fraction. Pupils also use an Internet site for interactive practice.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Money in the Piggy Bank

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
It's time to crack open that piggy bank and see what's inside. First, count up the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, identifying what fraction of them are dimes. Then calculate the total value of the coins, writing another fraction...
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Interactive
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
What can quesadillas teach your class about fractions? More than you might think. AJ and Zoe from the StudyJams! crew use this Mexican cuisine to explain how fractions are just equal parts of a whole, defining the key terms numerator and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Fractional Parts of a Whole Unit

For Students 5th
In this fractional parts of a whole worksheet, 5th graders examine different arrays that represent a unit. They tell what part of the whole each of given pictures represents, they measure and color fractional parts of a line, and tell...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractional Parts of a Whole

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, learners solve 4 multi-step problems in which fractional parts of a whole are shaded. Students then show fractions on a number line and solve a problem with fractions and money. This was intended as online...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Dividing by One-Half

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Understanding when to divide by two or one-half can be confusing. Here is an activity that gives four different scenarios. It is up to your number crunchers to decide if they divide by two or one-half. The easiest way to approach the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions and Wholes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Lower elementary learners recognize solid shapes distributed for making fractions. Each individual uses a wheel and determine which part of a fraction is missing. This is a great lesson for your visual learners!
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Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Fraction Models - Grade Three

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore fractions using different manipulatives and illustrations. Your class can create a variety of models of fractions and mixed numbers with drawings and manipulatives. They then work to compare fractions, mixed numbers, and whole...
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Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Find a Whole when a Part is Known Practice Worksheet

For Students 8th - 10th
In this fraction activity, students find the whole when a portion is known. They apply the information to complete 4 problems. They use percentages of a whole in order to determine the value of the whole in 9 problems and finally, apply...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Create your own fraction kits by folding and labeling paper using fraction vocabulary. Learners then work in groups to use these in comparing and sequencing both whole numbers and fractions. They also create unit cubes and develop an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Putting the Pieces Together

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Children explore fractions on a conceptual level by making individual quilt squares. Each student works with small paper swatches to divide them into pieces that represent a given fraction. The class is then separated into groups and...
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Lesson Plan
Tech4Learning

Fantastic Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Learners study how shapes can be divided into equal parts, that each part be equal to its counterpart, and combining parts equals one whole. They make the shapes out of modeling clay and take digital pictures of its parts to create an...
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PPT
Curated OER

Mixed numbers and Improper Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
What do you get when you combine chocolate bars and math? The answer: A great lesson on improper fractions and mixed numbers! Learners discuss the differences between whole numbers and fractions, then use images of scored chocolate bars...