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Felt Fraction Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use felt board in the shape of fractions to discover common denominators. They practice adding two fractions together after determining the denominator.
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Fraction Message

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners practice identifying fractional parts represented in pictures and phrases. In this fraction activity, students determine the proportion represented by common time and money phrases such as "3 hours in a day". Learners match...
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Fraction Test: Review of Fraction Concepts

For Students 6th - 7th
In this fraction concepts worksheet, students complete 6 equivalent fraction problems, calculate the 8 fraction equations to lowest terms, and complete 7 equivalent fraction problems.
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Fraction Strips on Excel

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create three different sets of fraction strips using Excel by following a packet of instructions that taper off as the students gain confidence in their knowledge of Excel. They copy and paste the strips into Word so that...
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Number Line

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Arrange these in order on a number line: 95% 1/3 .700 3/5 5/6 50% .200 Was that too easy? Don't worry! This app gradually gets more difficult.
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Fraction Reaction

For Teachers K - 8th
Students review how to solve problems with fractions. In groups, they participate in a card game in which they identify the fraction and its equivalent. They also complete a worksheet related to fractions and have a partner check their...
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Fraction Franks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars review fractions and fractional parts by making a hotdog meal.
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Fraction Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create fractions using strips of paper and then compare the fractions.
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It's a Family Affair!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders turn fractions into decimals using division and move the decimal for a percentage. They complete a corresponding...
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All About Ratios

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the use of multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems including equivalent ratios and rates.
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Far Out Fact Families

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore related multiplication and division facts. They study the inverse relationship of multiplication and division and engage in a group discussion about families. They complete a web-based lesson which is imbedded in...
Interactive
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Simple Past-Positive Sentences #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple past tense activity, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
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Graphing Family Reading Habits

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders collect data from their families about their reading habits and graph them. In this graphing family reading habits lesson, 2nd graders interview family members about their reading habits. They then use a graphing computer...
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Number and Algebra: Again and Again

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process.
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Fractions: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Same Denominator)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
This straightforward activity simply provides practice subtracting mixed numbers. There are 18 problems to solve, all of which deal with common denominators. Not exciting, but serves its purpose.
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Equivalency-Saying the Same Thing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a scientific calculator to practice finding equivalencies They discuss the possible uses for the scientific calculator. They experiment with other basic functions using the calculator.
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Let's Share Equal Parts

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice creating parts of a whole by using educational software to illustrate their learning.
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Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design a United States flag using reasoning. They describe their design to make it easy for it to be duplicated. They share their designs with the class.
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Fraction Models

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make models of fractions and mixed numbers. Using fraction strips and drawing pictures, 3rd graders develop conceptual understanding of the equivalent forms. Students use the number line to represent and compare...
Interactive
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Instant Measurement Conversion

For Students 6th - 10th
In this measurement conversion learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about conversions of fractions, minutes, percentages and more. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Gator Pie, Anyone?

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to a story, manipulate flannel board figures, and cut soft cookies and paper plates into equal parts.
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Marvelous Mathematics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars make a table on the computer, but create fractions and equivalent fractions through the use of color. They are able to manipulate fractions in order to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of whole number that is...
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Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize coins are worth a fraction of a dollar. They represent the value of different coins by shading in their equivalent fractional parts in the circle. They understand that fractions are part of a whole.
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Fraction Clue Box

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....