Worksheet
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.
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Running Laps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
If you run more laps, did you run further? Well, it depends. If the laps are different lengths, you need to do some math to answer that question. The goal of this task to is compare two fractions. Young learners represent the real-world...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

How Old is Your Money?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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...
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.
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Curated OER

Making Math More Fun

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
Trick young mathematicians into practicing their basic arithmetic with this extensive collection of fun math games. Whether you're teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, or even fractions, there is a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Fraction Kit (2, 4, 8)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Construct a fraction kit with your elementary classes. Each learner will get various strips of colored paper. As a class, they fold the different colors into different sizes to recognize that each represents a different fraction. When...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rounding Mixed Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Is your class having trouble with mixed numbers and rounding to the nearest whole number? Use this instructional activity in your fractions unit to help struggling math students with this tricky skill. An example demonstrates how to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rule for Equality of Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Here is a instructional activity on equality of fractions. Learners use fraction bar manipulatives as the instructional activity goes along to help them visually understand equivalent fractions. The activities described are top-notch,...
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
Fraction Bars

Inequality of Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Here is a fine lesson on inequalities of fractions for your third graders. After a modeling session by the teacher, pupils are put into groups and are led through a discovery session using fraction bars and inequalities. The lesson...
Worksheet
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Call it "Macaroni"

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Who knew there were so many fun educational opportunities featuring pasta? Scholars read a brief informational text about the history of pasta (note that "macaroni" is spelled two different ways, so address this if kids are reading...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions as a Means to Compare

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create equivalent fractions between fifths and tenths, as well as additional denominations.  In this Cyberchase activity lesson, students compare fractions of like denominators and watch a QuickTime video to assist the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order Fractions on a Number Line

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, students 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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Place Value

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Practice place value skills with this instructional activity. Learners put numbers in order from greatest to least, identify the values of particular numbers, and engage in an activity to compare numbers using manipulatives.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (C)

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, learners examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (E)

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this comparing fractions practice worksheet, students examine 10 pairs of fractions. Students identify each of the pairs of fractions as greater than, less than, or equal to one another.
Worksheet
Curated OER

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...
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
Math Salamanders Ltd.

Fraction Number Lines 1

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use number lines to give kids a visual representation of various fractions. There are eight number lines provided, and each one grows in difficulty. The first one, for example, only has three points: zero, one half, and one. The last...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Young learners explore fractions and demonstrate parts of a whole by using a candy bar and a piece of paper and dividing both into equal parts. Included is a worksheet that requires youngsters to color in half of each polygon shape. Some...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fraction Test: Review of Fraction Concepts

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions review test worksheet, students solve 25 problems that require them to compare fractions, calculate fractions problems, and simplify 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.