Lesson Plan
Lakeshore Learning

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Math can be satisfying for the mind and the stomach! Incorporate slices of pizza into your fractions lesson plan with a set of informative resources. After a brief guided lesson plan on comparing and ordering fractions, young...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions - Unequal Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Subtracting fractions that have unequal denominators is a tricky process. The lesson utilizes fraction bars as a manipulative, in order to understand subtracting fractions and estimating differences. After completing three activities in...
Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before working...
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Liberty Union-Thurston

Equivalent Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
The next lesson in a math series builds off the previous one in which learners estimated fraction amounts using fraction bars. Here, pupils view equivalent fractions with unlike denominators using fraction bars. Lastly,...
PPT
Curated OER

Fractions XI Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This PowerPoint demonstrates how to add mixed numbers with unlike denominators. The slides display examples of problems, along with steps that students can easily follow.
Printables
Curated OER

Fractions: A Conceptual Approach

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
If you are teaching fractions to elementary learners this year, this Singapore Math presentation is essential to your curriculum. It addresses several basic fractions concepts in conceptual terms and figures, making each idea accessible...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students determine if fractions with unlike denominators are less than, equal, or more than. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students write answers to six problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Fraction is Bigger or Smaller?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Compare fractions with common numerators! Pupils look at fractions with different denominators and the same numerator to find which one is bigger. They look at hands-on manipulations of fractions to understand the concept of why one is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drop it or not?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore fractions. In this fraction lesson, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students read two fractions with uncommon denominators, convert them to common denominators, and write the symbols for less than, equal to, or greater than. Students solve 9 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clock Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers generate and manipulate fractions. They review equivalent fractions and use an analog clock to create and add fractions. Pupils work in groups to complete two fraction worksheets.
Activity
Curated OER

Finding Common Denominators to Subtract

For Teachers 5th Standards
Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators can be overwhelming, but in this task, 5th graders work systematically to break down the procedure through three questions. The first two questions ask for pictures to be drawn along...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Finding Common Denominators to Add

For Teachers 5th Standards
Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...
Activity
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Fraction Card Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (D)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are compared using the unequal or equal sign. Note: The answer key shows the greater than or less than sign used for all...
Lesson Plan
Silver Burdett Ginn

Study Buddies: Adding And Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Pair up your math pals to teach each other about adding and subtracting uncommon denominator fractions! Step-by-step instructions are provided as well as five practice problems. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice measuring skills as they add mixed fractions. In this fractions lesson, 7th graders measure the distance from their wrist to the tip of their finger, record the measurement, and repeat this procedure with other...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Comparison Study

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the computer to complete comparison of fraction problems. In this comparing fractions worksheet, students learn to use the terms greater than, less than, and equal to.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this comparing fractions activity, learners solve 5 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are compared with < or >. There are pictures to clue students.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare and Order Fractions

For Students 4th
In this fraction worksheet, 4th graders compare and order fractions with like and unlike denominators. They solve 6 word problems as they compare and order the fractions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Comparing And Ordering Fractions

For Students 6th
In this fraction learning exercise, 6th graders compare and order fractions in order to solve 6 word problems. They work with problems that have like and unlike denominators.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 5th
In this fraction comparison worksheet, 5th graders compare the fraction equations that contain both like and unlike denominators. Students solve 15 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction City

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners calculate equivalent fractions, solve the addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators, and compare fractions using fraction strips. They fold paper strips into equal parts, thirds, sixths, ninths, and twelfths, and...
Activity
Curated OER

K-5 Mathematics Module: Number and Number Sense

For Students K - 5th Standards
Reinforce number sense with a collection of math lessons for kindergarteners through fifth graders. Young mathematicians take part in hands-on activities, learning games, and complete skills-based worksheets to enhance proficiency...