Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Fractions (1 of 6)

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
In this identifying fractions worksheet, students examine 11 pictures, record the fraction shown, and write the words that represent the fractions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions Manipulatives

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study fractions. In this equivalent fractions instructional activity, students utilize fraction strips to enhance their understanding of equivalent fractions. They watch a demonstration and then work independently with their own...
Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Fraction Strips

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Reach out to your visual and kinesthetic learners with this set of printable fraction strips. Not only is this resource a great way to develop children's fractional number sense, it's bound to capture their engagement as well.
Printables
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Fraction Cards

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
There's no need to go out and buy fraction flash cards when you have this printable resource at your fingertips. With a total of 45 cards, you will be able to provide young mathematicians with the support they need as they are...
Activity
Under the Dome

Sweet Tart Hearts

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Take your best educated guess. After being presented with a video of a glass of candies, class members estimate the number of each color of candies. Pupils view a graphic showing more information on the fraction of candies before...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Roll Out Fractions Game: Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Reinforce the concept of comparing fractions with a hands-on, two-player game that calls for a visual model, score board, and dice. Players roll dice to acquire their given fraction, create the fraction using fraction tiles, then...
Lesson Plan
University of Arkansas

Twizzling Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using food as a manipulative is one of the best ways to incorporate hands-on learning in the classroom. This hands-on approach allows young mathematicians to compare, order, and identify fractions with the use of Twizzlers® and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Fractions - Cookbook Comparisons

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore equal fractions in relationship to a whole unit. They fold strips of paper into halves, thirds, etc. and compare them to the first strip which represents a "whole unit." Fractional parts are identified and compared.
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,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pastry Party!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyone gets a toaster pastry to enjoy with this fractions instructional activity! First, youngsters cut their treat in two, and then they proceed to cut it into equal parts until they have 16 pieces! If your learners aren't quite ready...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 13: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is a good fractions lesson which invites learners to fold paper strips to represent an equivalent fraction to the fraction model using chips or tiles displayed on the overhead. They arrange chips to represent a given fraction.
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...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Fractured Numbers

For Students K - 12th Standards
Don't use use a fraction of the resource — use it all! Scholars attempt a set of five problem-of-the-month challenges on fractions. Levels A and B focus on creating fractions and equivalent fractions, while Levels C, D, and E touch on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 16: Overview

For Teachers 3rd
Kids will compare creating fractions from pieces of paper to chips. They begin with a fractional part and work back to a whole. Then order fractions from smallest to largest. They also complete a worksheet to find the missing pieces to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shade the Fraction Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these fractions worksheets, students will complete a variety of activities involving basic fractions. Activities include: shading 1/2 and 1/4 of a shape, shading fractions of wheels, coloring fraction strips and identifying the...
Interactive
New Mexico State University

Pearl Diver

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
Dive into the number line. Learners play a computer game that revolves around a number line as they try to collect pearls by diving at locations on a number line. As the game progresses, dive locations change from simple whole numbers to...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Polygons to Represent Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of fractions by using pattern blocks to show how different shapes can divide a hexagon. Elementary schoolers work in groups to complete these problems and to answer questions. Later, they work complete an independent...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions on a Number Line

For Students 3rd - 4th
Number lines can be used to show fractions. Use this basic learning exercise to introduce this concept to third and fourth grade learners. There are three number lines provided, and your learner must fill in the missing fractions. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rule for Equality of Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Here is a lesson on equality of fractions. Learners use fraction bar manipulatives as the lesson goes along to help them visually understand equivalent fractions. The activities described are top-notch, and there is a worksheet embedded...
PPT
Curated OER

Finding Fractions of Numbers and Quantities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A presentation teaches young learners to find fractional values and quantities, and provides tips on how to solve math word problems. Learners engage with dozens of challenging problems, and get tips along the way. A terrific PowerPoint...
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math instructional activity, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Study Buddies: Finding Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to find equivalent fractions. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions and Regions reteach 18.1

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this recognizing fractions worksheet, 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 parts of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Fractions

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
In this fractions practice worksheet, students examine 9 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions. An example is included.