It all adds up to one. Pupils solve several items that involve finding sums of fractions in relationship to a whole. The assessment task uses fractions with unlike denominators to determine the amount of a tank of gas and the amount of...

How much can a cat eat? The five-question fraction assessment asks pupils to determine the fractional portion of a food box eaten by cats. Learners show their proficiency in adding and subtracting fractions using several scenarios...

Common Core mathematical practices require that young mathematicians not only know how to add fractions with unlike denominators, but also to recognize when adding fractions are appropriate for the word problem. Fifth graders are given...

A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...

Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions.  In this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item.  Students combine the pieces to...

Fifth graders practice working with mixed numbers and fractions. They practice conversions with problems changing fractions to mixed numbers or mixed numbers to fractions. Examples are included in the lesson.

In this fraction worksheet, students find the sum and difference of fractions with unlike denominators. They multiply and divide fractions. Simple fractions, as well as mixed numbers are provided in this worksheet. This two-page...

In this mixed and improper fractions worksheet, students complete clues where they figure out the mixed or improper fraction. Students complete 6 problems.

In this mixed numbers and improper fractions worksheet, students convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa. Students complete 24 problems total.

In this adding fractions worksheet, students read about the process of adding fractions with like denominators, examine some sample problems, and then solve 4 problems independently.

In this multiplying fractions worksheet, students read about the process of multiplying fractions, examine some sample problems, and then solve 8 problems independently.

In this fraction activity worksheet, students play a game that require them to add using fractions and mixed numbers. Students respond to 3 questions regarding the problem solving skills used in the game as well. 

In this fractions worksheet, learners complete a total of 15 problems, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions. A web site reference is given for additional activities. 

Middle schoolers explore the concept of converting improper fractions into mixed fractions. In this conversion lesson plan, students convert improper fractions to mixed fractions.

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems using addition for the mixed numbers. The answers are used to complete the coded message.

For this common denominator worksheet, students learn to add three fractions using common denominators. Students then practice by adding and subtracting fractions using common denominators.

Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.

Using a real-world example, this problem illustrates the thought process that learners need to engage in to understand adding mixed numbers with common denominators. First by looking at estimation, and then by drawing models that...

What connection does the quadratic formula have with a quadratic equation? Using a matching activity, pupils construct the algebraic derivation of the quadratic formula in this Algebra II lesson task. The task provides two variations of...

In this fractions worksheet, students add twenty-seven fractions together in their lowest terms. Students show each step of their work.

This fractions PowerPoint enables students to understand the concept of mixed numbers. The slides contain examples of mixed numbers and improper fractions, along with illustrations of fractional parts. This is an effective tool for...

Fifth graders practice addition, subtraction,and conversion of fractions by making cookies from a recipe. Students convert mixed number into compound fractions and combine fractions using addition in order to make a certain amount of...

Both a reference sheet and skills practice worksheet, this handout on common fraction rules reviews steps for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Twenty examples are provided to demonstrate these skills, and...

In this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 14 addition problems, adding fractions with like denominators. A sample problem is completed for students.