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Ratios of Fractions and Their Unit Rates 2

For Teachers 7th Standards
Remodeling projects require more than just a good design — they involve complex fractions, too. To determine whether a tiling project will fit within a given budget pupils calculate the square footage to determine the number of...
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EngageNY

The Division Algorithm—Converting Decimal Division into Whole Number Division Using Fractions

For Students 6th Standards
Knowing the standard algorithm opens up a whole new world of division. Scholars learn how to convert division involving decimals to division involving whole numbers to use the standard algorithm. Knowing how to multiply with powers of...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Running to School, Variation 2

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Rose's commute to school is a fractional distance. After she runs part of the way, your class needs to determine what fractional distance she ran. This problem explores fraction operations through modeling and computation. The...
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EngageNY

The Relationship of Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 6th Standards
Take any number, multiply it by five, and then divide by five. Did you end up with the original number? In the same vein as the previous lesson, pupils discover the relationship between multiplication and division. They develop the...
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Curated OER

Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve fractions using division. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve fractions by flipping and multiplying by the reciprocal. They practice dividing fractions with improper fractions or mixed numbers.
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Curated OER

Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders divide fractions and mixed numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders solve fractions by division using the flip and multiply method. They have to rewrite their mixed numbers as an improper fraction first.
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Curated OER

Locating and Ordering Equivalent Fractions on the Number Line

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Elementary schoolers work to develop a deeper understanding of fractions. They use a handout about various gold pieces and attempt to divide them evenly. Then they watch a video clip that watched the CyberSquad solve the gold puzzle....
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The Relationship Between Visual Fraction Models and Equations

For Teachers 6th Standards
Ours is to wonder why, not just to invert and multiply. The seventh installment of a 21-part module uses fraction models to help pupils understand why the invert-and-multiply strategy for dividing fractions works. They then work on some...
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EngageNY

Equations of Graphs of Proportional Relationships Involving Fractions

For Teachers 7th Standards
The 15th segment in a series of 22 uses examples that present proportional relationships with fractions. Pupils work through the problems and discover that the process is the same as it is with whole number values. Graphing the...
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Curated OER

Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners discover how to divide using mixed numbers. For this division lesson, students demonstrate their knowledge of dividing fractions. Finally, they explore division using mixed numbers.
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Curated OER

Dividing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this fractions worksheet, students complete a set of 10 problems, dividing and reducing to lowest terms. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Marbles?

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Don't lose your marbles! This simple story problem helps make teaching division with fractions much easier. Work on this problem along with the instructional activity titled, How Many Servings of Oatmeal? to highlight the...
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Curated OER

Relating Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify how fractions and decimals both illustrate parts of a whole. They estimate which number is greater by comparing them to the given fraction and use greater than or less than symbols for each.
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Curated OER

Division of Fractions Recipe

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Use this division worksheet to have your learners convert numbers into fractions. They follow a "recipe" which gives instructions on dividing with fractions. Upon completion of the division process, pupils discover the answer to a...
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Curated OER

Popcorn Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders explore fractions to determine a fractional part of a whole. They are given 30 pieces of popcorn and asked to divide it into halves, thirds, etc. Students practice representing the popcorn groups as a numerator and...
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Curated OER

Dividing Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this  worksheet, students divide rational expressions and write the answer in simplest form. The problems start out as fractions with monomials and gradually become more complex with factoring required. This one-page worksheet...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...
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Curated OER

Fractions: Jim and John

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Elementary and secondary learners investigate various concepts related to the study of fractions. They use word problems during the introduction to parts of a fraction and proceed to some of the basic operations of using fractions. The...
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Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this equivalent fractions worksheet, young scholars read about finding equivalent fractions, then complete a set of 15 problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Curated OER

Naming Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
    Early learners investigate fractions and review the definitions of numerator and denominator on the chalkboard. They complete a "Naming Fractions" worksheet which is included in the lesson.
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Curated OER

Change Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 10th
In this fractions worksheet, students change improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students complete 10 problems converting from one to the other.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
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Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Containers in One Cup / Cups in One Container?

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The object is to model fraction division by asking “How many are in one group?” It is a difficult concept to understand, but developing the model that shows one cup to a certain amount of container or one container to a certain amount of...
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Curated OER

Division by Fractions (Part Two)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Investigate division through the use of array models. The lesson plan focuses on using area models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Students evaluate the usefulness and limitations of the two array models.

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