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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Standing in Line

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
The purpose of this task is for students to solve a problem in context that can be solved in different ways, but in particular by dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Painting a Room

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to provide students with a situation in which it is natural for them to divide a unit fraction by a non-zero whole number. Determining the amount of paint that Kulani needs for each wall illustrates an...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Running to School

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
This is the easiest problem in a series of three tasks involving fraction multiplication that can be solved with pictures or number lines. Aligns with 5.NF.B.6.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Dot Plots With Fraction Operations

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Interpret fraction data on dot plots to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Equations With Ratios and Proportions

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
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Hopelink

Hopelink: Teaching Percentages

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can brush up on percentage skills with this lesson and calculate percentages using the "Percent Tricks method." For students to successfully use this method, they must have the ability to multiply and divide whole numbers.
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SUNY Empire State College

Empire State College: Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains information regarding the correct use of the hyphen, along with examples. L.11-12.2a Hyphens
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: How Much Pie?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The purpose of this task is to help students see the connection between a/b and a/b in a particular concrete example. The relationship between the division problem 3/8 and the fraction 3/8 is actually very subtle. Aligns with 5.NF.B.3.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Rational (Fractional) Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of resources to help you in planning classroom instruction on rational expressions: lesson plans offer guidelines for and examples of simplifying, adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational expressions; practice...
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math in the Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An excellent compilation of activities that engage parents and children in math explorations at home. Detailed lessons covering a wide range of math topics such as fractions, measurements, money, data collection, and math in newspapers....
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Mixed Numbers Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Do math calculations with mixed numbers (mixed fractions) performing operations on fractions, whole numbers, integers, mixed numbers, mixed fractions, and improper fractions. This calculator can add, subtract, multiply and divide mixed...
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Other

Mathpower: Elementary Algebra Assignments

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Test your algebra aptitude at this colorful website filled with algebra assignments for upper elementary and middle school students. Assignments explore algebra concepts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, division,...
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Rhythmic Experiences [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson. students will learn that musical symbols have numerical values as they divide beats and meters, perform and create rhythm patterns, and practice operations with fractions.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Traffic Jam

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders can first model this fraction division problem with a drawing or manipulatives, then use division to solve it. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Running to School, Variation 2

For Teachers 6th
This is a simple fraction division problem that can be solved using drawings and/or arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Running to School, Variation 3

For Teachers 6th
This task provides a simple introduction to the concept of fraction division. Aligns with 6.NS.A.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns How Many Containers in 1 Cup/cups in 1 Container?

For Teachers 6th
In this task, 6th graders solve two fraction division problems by drawing pictures, interpreting them, identifying equations that represent each problem, and verifying that the equations give the same answers as the pictures. Aligns with...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Video Game Credits

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve problems requiring fraction division in this task about video game credits. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Drinking Juice, Variation 3

For Teachers 6th
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture and/or using arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Drinking Juice, Variation 2

For Teachers 6th
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture and/or using arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 2

For Teachers 6th
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture, interpreting it, identifying an equation that represents the problem, and verifying that the equation gives the same answer as the picture. Aligns with...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Salad Dressing

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to have students add fractions with unlike denominators and divide a unit fraction by a whole number. This accessible real-life context provides students with an opportunity to apply their understanding of...
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Smart Math Worksheets: Math Worksheets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Cover a great deal of content with these downloadable worksheets. Topics include fractions, division, addition, numeration, geometry, subtraction, multiplication, integers, decimals and algebra.