+
Worksheet
Curated OER

How To Calculate Fractions of a Number

For Students 4th - 5th
In this how to calculate fractions of a number worksheet, students use fraction strips to graphically represent how to find the fraction of a whole number.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dividing with Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Use paper strips or models to relate division problems to division of fraction problems. Since the materials can be broken up, it helps them to show how they can complete repeated subtraction with fractions and not just whole numbers.
+
Lesson Plan
Education Closet

Equal Rhythms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Engage young mathematicians in learning about fractions with this cross-curricular math and music instructional activity. After listening to and repeating different beat patterns, children realize that musical notes are just another way...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create fractions using strips of paper and then compare the fractions.
+
Activity
Curated OER

Twizzling Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this fraction worksheet, students use twizzlers to demonstrate various equivalent fractions. Students complete ten greater than, equal to, and less than questions.
+
PPT
Curated OER

Problem Solving - Draw a Diagram

For Teachers 4th - 5th
There is an excellent strategy for learners to use when faced with a word problem that uses fractions. This presentation shows how to draw a diagram of the fractions in the problem in order to get a visual representation. Although brief,...
+
Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Adding Fractions And Mixed Numbers 1

For Students 4th
In this mathematics activity, 4th graders add the fractions and shade the parts illustrated in each picture. Then they write the whole numbers from 0 to 5 under the bolded black lines. Students also add and give their answer as a mixed...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cartoon Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students utilize addition,...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mixed Number to Improper Fractions

For Students 4th
In this mathematics worksheet, 4th graders convert each mixed number given into an improper fraction. There are 24 problems to solve on the sheet.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Half of a Half

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After your math classes have been introduced to fractions (especially those with denominators of two, four, and eight), introduce them to fractions on a number line with this lesson. Using a meter length of tape, show your class where...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Absolute Ages of Rocks

For Students 7th - 10th
For this age of rocks worksheet, students answer five matching questions about terms related to the decay of atoms. They use a strip of paper to simulate half life of atoms and determine the total amount of time it took to deplete the...
+
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Simplifying Fractions Activity

For Teachers 6th Standards
Warm-up pupils' fraction muscles with a four-question quiz, then delve into a learning game designed to reinforce the concept of simplifying fractions. Based on the "I do, We do, You do" method of teaching, the instructional...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reteach: Equivalent Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equivalent fraction worksheet, students draw fraction strips to find equivalent fractions, recording information in tables. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
+
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

How Many _______ Are In. . . ?

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Help your learners gain meaningful understanding of dividing fractions using fraction models. The activity includes nine problems which are sequenced to show how the fraction division algorithm evolves. Have students use graph paper or...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Percent

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this understanding percent worksheet, learners use a computer program to complete 8 sections, then work off the computer and answer 7 questions with fraction strips, tables and grids.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

True or Not True? Number Statements

For Students 4th - 5th
In this number statement worksheet, students draw fraction strips to model number statements to determine whether they are true. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions and Fact Families: Jump Kangaroo Jump!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice with fractions and fact families. In this fractions and fact families activity, 2nd graders participate in a series of activities to assist them with understanding fractions.  Activities include graphing, creating...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feeding Pets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore and compare fractions. Using a fraction strip, they find common denominators, convert fractions, and find fractions between other fractions. Students work in groups or independently to change fractions to decimals.
+
Lesson Plan
Fraction Bars

Quotients of Whole Numbers that Equal Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
A complete lesson on dividing whole numbers by other whole numbers and getting a fraction result. Groups of learners use fractions bars, and strips of paper that are cut to specific lengths. The hands-on activities in the lesson are...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Height Museum

For Teachers K - 2nd
Here is an engaging lesson which invites learners to cut a strip of adding machine tape that is their height. They decorate their strip, arrange the strips from shortest to longest, and then discuss predictions.
+
Lesson Plan
Minnesota State University

Media Portrayal of the Vietnam War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
History classes can explore two different depictions of the Vietnam War experience with this engaging resource. While watching clips of Platoon and reading excerpts from the comic, The 'Nam, students take notes for use in completing a...
+
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...
+
Activity
Exploratorium

Give and Take

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Heat-sensitive liquid crystal sheets are available in a variety of sizes and temperature ranges. Purchase a class set of hand-held sheets and color half of each with a silver permanent marking pen. Learners of light can hold them under a...

Other popular searches