Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Add Unlike Fractions With Number Line Models
Boost your ability to add number line fractions with unlike denominators with this interactive math game. A basic understanding of factors is key to success. Instructions with detailed examples are easily accessible.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Working Beyond Arithmetic: Fractions and Decimals
Review fraction concepts in this succinct but detailed overview. The lesson highlights decimals, fractions, percentages, estimation, and rounding concepts with related vocabulary. Use the Reciprocal Fraction or Rounding games to practice...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Division
An introduction to the concept of division, with an explanation of how it relates to fractions and decimal numbers. Includes links to practice activities.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Fraction Soccer
Compete in a soccer shootout by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Score goals for your team and block your opponent's shots by answering correctly.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Divisibility Rules Worksheet
A worksheet of twenty practice problems is given here for students wishing more help with the concept of reducing fractions down to their lowest terms. The first several questions are accompanied with explanation, and a link to the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Banana Pudding
The purpose of this task is to provide students with a concrete situation they can model by dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Aligns with 5.NF.B.7.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf How Many Marbles?
This task is intended to complement "5.NF How many servings of oatmeal?" and "7.RP Molly's run.'' All three tasks address the division problem 4/13 but from different points of view. Aligns with 5.NF.B.7.b.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Origami Stars
The purpose of this task is to present students with a situation in which they need to divide a whole number by a unit fraction in order to find a solution. Calculating the number of origami stars that Avery and Megan can make...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions With Visuals
Use area models and tape diagrams to multiply a fraction times a fraction. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: How Many Servings of Oatmeal?
This task provides a context for performing division of a whole number by a unit fraction. This problem is a "How many groups?'' example of division: the "groups'' in this case are the servings of oatmeal and the question is asking how...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Standing in Line
The purpose of this task is for students to solve a problem in context that can be solved in different ways, but in particular by dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Painting a Room
The purpose of this task is to provide students with a situation in which it is natural for them to divide a unit fraction by a non-zero whole number. Determining the amount of paint that Kulani needs for each wall illustrates an...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Running to School
This is the easiest problem in a series of three tasks involving fraction multiplication that can be solved with pictures or number lines. Aligns with 5.NF.B.6.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpret Dot Plots With Fraction Operations
Interpret fraction data on dot plots to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: How Much Pie?
The purpose of this task is to help students see the connection between a/b and a/b in a particular concrete example. The relationship between the division problem 3/8 and the fraction 3/8 is actually very subtle. Aligns with 5.NF.B.3.
Other
Mathpower: Elementary Algebra Assignments
Test your algebra aptitude at this colorful website filled with algebra assignments for upper elementary and middle school students. Assignments explore algebra concepts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, division,...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Rhythmic Experiences [Pdf]
In this lesson. students will learn that musical symbols have numerical values as they divide beats and meters, perform and create rhythm patterns, and practice operations with fractions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Salad Dressing
The purpose of this task is to have learners add fractions with unlike denominators and divide a unit fraction by a whole number. This accessible real-life context provides students with an opportunity to apply their understanding of...