Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Equivalent Fractions, Part 1

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Explains what equivalent fractions are using visual models and includes sample problems to try.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Equivalent Fraction Models

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Identify and create equivalent fractions using visual models. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions...
PPT
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Slice of the Pie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students will gain knowledge on how to recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions. They will learn the criss cross method of checking to see if their process of elimination is accurate in naming an equivalent fraction. Students...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use a visual model to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the missing piece.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.
Interactive
Other

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractional Triangles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and equivalent fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication With Equal Groups

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This video presents a visual model for solving a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions. The problem asks students to use the amount of bamboo that a panda eats in an hour to determine how much he eats in a quarter of an...
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Numerator values can be set for 0-20. Denominator values restricted to 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 20. Use this interactive tool to show a fraction. Adjust both the denominator and numerator and see a visual representation as a part of a...
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Lines

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Rename fractions in higher terms with this interactive module. Number lines are used for fractional representations. Detailed instructions, practice opportunity, and immediate feedback provided for this concept....
Unit Plan
The Math League

The Math League: What Is a Fraction?

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
This tutorial helps students to understand fractions. It explains what denominators and numerators are using simple graphics.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Rectangle Tangle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fractional part skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Pumpkin Pie Problem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic, graphing and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.