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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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Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, learners determine if fractions with unlike denominators are less than, equal, or more than. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students write answers to six problems.
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Curated OER

Fraction Word Problems Online 3

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this fraction worksheet, students solve fraction word problems containing one digit numbers. Students complete 10 word problems.
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Curated OER

Pizza Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to fractions by completing 2 pages of problems with a pizza theme. They complete a chart where they name the fractional part they see in pizzas, then shade the pizzas to solve 1o word problems.
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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 3 fraction word problems that require them to compare fractions.
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Curated OER

Fraction Fun

For Students 3rd - 4th
Learners solve 22 problems in which simple fractions with like denominators are added, subtracted and compared. Good practice for your third and fourth graders!
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Math Worksheets Land

Comparing Fraction and Equivalence

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Which ones are equivalent? Scholars examine four fraction models to determine which ones represent the same fraction. This is a great way to help kids with numerators and denominators, as they can physically count the total number of...
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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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Comparing Fractions and Equivalence

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are a few ways to practice fraction skills here, and they will all appeal to visual learners. First, mathematicians fill in blanks in two fraction number sequences. Next, they analyze two fractions marked along a  number line...
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Mathed Up!

Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Give scholars the opportunity to show what they know about ordering fractions, decimals, and percents with a five-page, eight-problem independent practice. With clear instructions and supportive advice, learners are bound for a...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Plastic Building Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires learners to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
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Curated OER

Find 2/3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This short problem with representing fractions on a number line is more than meets the eye. Labeled only with the numbers zero and 1/4, a number line is used to locate the fraction 2/3. A solution can be found in multiple ways, but young...
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Mathmateer

For Students K - 6th Standards
Three, two, one...liftoff! Elevate math skills to new heights while having a blast. A great resource that combines entertainment and education for children of all ages.
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Fractions: A Conceptual Approach

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
If you are teaching fractions to elementary learners this year, this Singapore Math presentation is essential to your curriculum. It addresses several basic fractions concepts in conceptual terms and figures, making each idea accessible...
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Baylor College

Air: The Math Link

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Unlabelled Fraction Strips Template

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Support your young mathematicians' introduction to the world of fractions with this simple printable resource. Offering students a hands-on opportunity for learning how to visually represent fractions, this template would make...
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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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Curated OER

Fractions of A Pizza

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view a large illustration of a pizza with parts of velcro.  In this addition and subtraction of fractions lesson, students solve problems based on the pieces missing from the pizza. Students take a fraction quiz. Order a...
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Curriculum Corner

Learning Fun with Hershey Bars

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Compiled of 18 task cards and five worksheets, young mathemmaticians practice solving fraction word problems and other fraction-based activities with a Hershey Bar. The packet comes with sheets to record and keep track of all of the task...
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Curated OER

Compare and Order Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comparing and ordering fractions worksheet, students solve 10 problems that require them to compare and order fractions.
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Curated OER

Investigating Fraction Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! In this fractions instructional activity, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.
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Half Math Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Help your third graders become familiar with equivalent fractions for one-half by having them create a quilt. They will use triangles to create a quilt of equivalent fractions over a period of 6 days. As they create the quilt pieces they...
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Curated OER

Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young mathematicians use fraction names and symbols to describe fractional parts of whole objects or sets of objects. They construct concrete models of fractions, and compare fractional parts of whole objects in a problem situation using...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Who is the Tallest?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...