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Problem Solvers
Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....
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Decreasing and Increasing Fractions
Use this math lesson to help your fourth graders further their understanding of ordering fractions. After completing some whole-group activities together as a class, pairs of students play an online game which has them compare fractional...
Illustrative Mathematics
Plastic Building Blocks
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
Neufeld Learning Systems
Concept: Ratios and Proportions
Upper elementary and middle school pupils fill out a chart creating six equivalent fractions and then compare them to six different objects and/or shapes. They group together 16 various terms related to ratios and proportions. Pupils...
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Smaller Than One
Students examine how to convert fractions into decimals and percents. They work with base ten blocks and a worksheet to color in parts of 100 and renaming the parts as decimals and fractions.
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Fraction X--Adding Unlike Denominators
In this math PowerPoint, the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators is broken down into a logical, easy-to-follow sequence of steps. Definitions and examples of multiples, least common multiple, and least common denominator...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 16: Overview
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...
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Comparing Mixed Numbers [G]
In this comparing mixed numbers activity, students use an inequality or equal sign to compare fractions and mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers [I]
In this comparing mixed numbers worksheet, students use an inequality or equal sign to compare fractions and mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers [H]
In this comparing mixed numbers worksheet, students use an inequality or equal sign to compare fractions and mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers [J]
In this comparing mixed numbers activity, students use an inequality or equal sign to compare fractions and mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers [F]
In this comparing mixed numbers worksheet, students use an inequality or equal sign to compare fractions and mixed numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Fraction Word Problems Online 3
In this fraction worksheet, students solve fraction word problems containing one digit numbers. Students complete 10 word problems.
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The Fraction Kit Day 2
Using the colored strips of paper they created on day one, learners explore dividing one item equally into three, five, six, nine, 10, and 12 servings. They use their number lines to illustrate what each fraction would look like.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers (B)
In this comparing whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers activity, learners use an equal sign or the inequality symbols to compare the numbers. Students solve ten problems.
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Comparing Mixed Numbers (D)
In this comparing whole numbers with fractions worksheet, students compare mixed numbers and write the greater than, less than, and equal sign answers. Students solve 10 problems.
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Order Fractions on a Number Line
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.
Math Mammoth
Tenths 2
In this math activity, students convert decimals to fractions and back. The decimals go up to the tenths place. Students also compare fractions and decimal numbers using the < and > signs.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 7: Overview
Third graders recognize that the larger the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the piece you have. In this fraction lesson, 3rd graders compare fractions and order them from largest to smallest. Students complete an exercise...
National Math + Science Initative
Introduction to Decimals
Three activities make up an introductory lesson designed to create a strong foundation in comparing fractions to decimals and exploring and building decimal models. Pupils brainstorm and complete a Venn diagram to show how decimals and...
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Compare and Order Fractions
In this fraction instructional activity, students compare fractions using pictures and mental math, then order fractions from least to greatest and complete 2 test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Finding Fractions
Students identify and solve problems using fractions. In this algebra lesson, students compare fractions and simplify with 80% accuracy. They manipulate fraction on the smart board through simplification.
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Investigation--Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Fourth graders use fraction strips to compare and order fractions. Identify various ways a figure can be divided. Find equivalent fractions. Recognize and order fractions with the denominators 2,3,4,5,6,8,10, and 12.
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Graphing Equivalent Fractions
Students graph families of equivalent fractions and compare them by observing the slope of the line formed by each fraction family. They place fractions in ascending order by comparing the slopes of each line after several families of...