Reinforce the concept of comparing fractions with a hands-on, two-player game that calls for a visual model, score board, and dice. Players roll dice to acquire their given fraction, create the fraction using fraction tiles, then...

Find patterns in the process instead of the result. Learners convert series of decimals and fractions identifying patterns along the way. The lesson includes nine problem tasks with progressively more involved patterns.

Few things can motivate children to learn like the promise of a sweet and tasty treat. Given a bag of M&M®s, Skittles®, or other colorful candy, students first predict the contents of the bag before counting the pieces,...

Can your mathematicians come up with an easy way to convert miles to kilometers? Start by asking learners to write an algebraic expression for each of the descriptions given. Once they determine that they are both the same, ask...

In critiquing someone else's theory, learners share insight into their own understanding of mathematical concepts. Fifth graders will explore the notion that products are always larger than their factors. While this statement is...

Pre-algebra pupils need to understand that two expressions are only equal if they have the same value. Show them that once the expression is multiplied by a number, the value of the expression changes. It makes for a good lead-in to...

Newspaper in Education (NIE) Week honors the contributions of the newspaper and is celebrated in the resource within a civics, mathematics, and fine arts setting. The resource represents every grade from 3rd to 12th with questions...

Practice simplifying complex fractions and long division of polynomials with this brief exercise. These four questions make a challenging warm-up activity or a short, but comprehensive, follow-up after a detailed lesson on algebraic...

Playing with values in this fruit salad problem allows learners to find out how many cherries were mixed in. Your middle schoolers can organize their thoughts in a chart before going into the equation. Eigth graders can skip the chart...

It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding algebraic fractions (rational expressions) both with common denominators and with different denominators. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions (rational expressions). There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...

Use this site to learn how to add and subtract algebraic fractions, even if there aren't common denominators. Provides plenty of examples.

Explains how to find a common denominator between two rational expressions and how to reduce a fraction that involves factoring. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....

This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...

This algebra tutorial helps students determine when a fraction is undefined and includes examples with rational expressions.

Use this site to learn how to eliminate the denominators to make solving these equations easier. Examples contain algebraic fractions with monomials and higher degree polynomials in the denominators.

This site from Richland Community College provides lecture notes to a class on Algebra. It covers a wide array of topics including functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and much more.

Students will learn about fractions through the interactive lesson. Students will view various shapes and scroll to see the fractions shown.

A brief look at multiplying, adding, and subtracting complex fractions with links to rules.

A brief lesson, including good examples, on complex fractions is provided by PurpleMath.

Starting with numerical expressions, this demonstration shows how to simplify algebraic expressions using multiplication and division. Examples are included for practicing the concept.

The method of solving equations with rational expressions is demonstrated through the use of word problem. Exercises are provided for extra practice.

This site contains example problems that explain the steps for converting fractions to decimals. Students can practice the skill and check their answers immediately.