Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equal Parts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this equal parts worksheet, young scholars, working with a partner, study, formulate and calculate the answers to six word problems or drawings.
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beginning Fractions

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this beginning fractions worksheet, students read and follow directions to create fractional parts of shapes and then write the fraction they have made.
PPT
Curated OER

Fractions and Decimal Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Here you will find a presentation on fractions and their decimal equivalents. In this format, your students don't really do any calculations; rather, they view a bunch of tables and charts that show how fractions have equivalent decimal...
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.
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

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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Math Antics

Working with Parts

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...
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...
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.
Unit Plan
New York City Department of Education

Peter’s Garden

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Watch scholars' understanding of fractions bloom. The resource presents a performance task where the fractions are equal parts from the same whole, and mathematicians must use them to solve problems about a grade level garden. Teachers...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pastry Party!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyone gets a toaster pastry to enjoy with this fractions lesson plan! 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 for this...
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

Math Fraction Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
What a fun way to practice fractions! Your class engages in a fraction hunt in which they use words to find clues to a treasure hidden in the classroom. The treasure, in this case is a Mars bar. However, it could be anything, including a...
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...
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...
Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics

Margie Buys Apples

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
One of the most common, everyday applications of math is dealing with money. This single problem calculating how much change Margie receives is more involved than it appears at first glance. An understanding of how fractions and decimals...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order Fractions on a Number Line

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, learners use a compare, order, and write fractions on a number line. In this problem solving worksheet, students circle and fill in the blank to solve five problems.
Instructional Video3:09
New Mexico State University

Number Rights

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
You do not have to be whole to be important. Individuals watch a video on the importance of rational numbers on the number line. Scholars use their knowledge to rename numbers on the number line as well as place rationals on a number...
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 worksheet 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. 
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Fraction Card Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions.