Students rotate through work stations where they compute problems of theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use simulations of a lottery system.

Students use felt board in the shape of fractions to discover common denominators. They practice adding two fractions together after determining the denominator.

Students review how to solve problems with fractions. In groups, they participate in a card game in which they identify the fraction and its equivalent. They also complete a worksheet related to fractions and have a partner check their...

Students review fractions and fractional parts by making a hotdog meal.

Third graders are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet.

Students set up a classroom currency exchange and explore the idea of bartering to get what they want. They create a monetary unit that is based on fractions and multiples of a standard unit, and compare this system to the U.S. monetary...

Third graders solve problems using fractions through hands-on activities and appropriate literature.

Learners begin the instructional activity by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the...

Students study rectangles. In this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.

Elementary learners explore coin mint dates. First, they listen to the book Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst. They then sort a collection of coins according to their mint date and put them in order from oldest...

Students gain an better understanding of how to figure out parts of a whole.

Third graders discuss discounts and walk around classroom labeled with lots of discounted merchandise. They complete a worksheet converting original prices to new bargain prices.

Learners toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.

Students design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.

In this lesson on fractions, 3rd graders will review fractions and learn how to identify and create equivalent fractions.

Brush up on your math skills relating to equivalent fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

In this lesson plan, students are given a marshmallow cereal bar recipe and are challenged to make equivalent fractions while following directions.

Use this Web site to practice finding equivalent fractions using a matching game format. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number line.

Teachers, this is the place to come for fraction lesson plans if you teach elementary learners. All the topics have a number of resources available from which to choose.

The definition of a fraction begins this site, which then moves to the steps of how to reduce a fraction. What makes two fractions equivalent and how do you correctly move from one to the other? These questions are answered by the use of...

This tutorial features a hands-on lesson that teaches equivalent fractions for grades 3-4. Students explore fractional parts equivalent to one-half. Lesson plan includes an extensive list of materials, worksheets, extension activities...

This Math Page tutorial explains how to change a fraction to a decimal and features a practice section at the end of the lesson.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan to teach 3rd grade students how to recognize equivalent simple fractions.

This website offers an excellent lesson plan that teaches basic fraction concepts and includes an equivalent fraction procedure. Lots of detailed instructions on how to prepare and teach this topic.