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Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
There is more than one way to add mixed numbers. This worksheet asks 5th graders to find and record two ways. The purpose is to help pupils realize there are different ways to reach a common solution in math. The two most common ways are...
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Drinking Juice

For Teachers 5th Standards
Pictures, number lines, decimal equivalents, or Cuisenaire rods can be used to show insight into the meaning of multiplying fractions.Here, Alisa drinks 3/4 of 1/2 liter of juice. To find the total volume of the juice that Alisa...
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Salad Dressing

For Teachers 5th Standards
Aunt Barb's salad dressing is a mixture of oil, vinegar, salt, herbs, and a pinch of math. Fifth graders add the fractional measurements of ingredients to find a total amount. The fractions have unlike denominators. After finding the...
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Origami Stars

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
This one problem concentrates on the important concept of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Here, young mathematicians use pictures they draw to help answer this problem. Insight into the connection between multiplication and...
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Feature column: Hands on Math With Technology

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young learners will view a math adventures video and practice math concepts.  Afterwards they will navigate through Internet sites to participate in teacher selected math adventures. This guide walks you through integrating...
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China: Dim Sum: A Mars Bar Fraction Hunt Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice in the use of fractions, changing fractions, using equivalent fractions and paying attention to detail.
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Fractions Describe Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders represent fractions as part of a whole. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders use manipulatives to show how a fraction is a part of a whole. This lesson includes individual practice and an assessment instead of direct...
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"NSN, Fractions/Decimals" Investigations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in a "layered" unit of discovery. There are three levels of potential learning opportunities, in the spirit of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (bronze, silver, gold). The lesson is based upon fractions.
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Finding Parts with Division

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction division worksheet, students learn to find parts to complete division problems. Students write division sentences to help them find the parts.
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal learning exercise, students change 9 fractions to their equivalent decimal form. The answer key link does not work.
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal worksheet, students change 9 fractions to their equivalent decimal form. The answer key link does not work.
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Fraction Dominoes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a math game that involves practicing their equivalent fraction skills in the advanced multiplication stage seven. They assess their ability skills of equivalent fractions to match twenty seven dominoes on...
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Parts of a Region

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fraction worksheet, students read about fractions, numerators and denominators. They are also shown how a fraction can be depicted as shaded parts of a whole shape. They then solve the 9 problems in which they answer questions...
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Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 6th
In this mixed numbers worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that include adding mixed numbers. First, they determine the least common denominator in each problem. Then, students determine the equivalent fractions and add the...
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A Recipe For Success

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore a relevant application of ratios and proportions. They apply this concept through guided practice and interactive feedback.
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Fraction Strips

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this learning tool worksheet, students create fraction strips. Each strip is divided into equal parts showing fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12.
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Fraction Fun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...
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Reinforcing Fractions Using a Fraction Calculator

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.
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Fraction Conversion Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice converting fractions into decimals and percents using a computer applet and the concept of money.
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Equivalent forms of Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use kidspiration software to demonstrate understanding of the concept of equivalent fractions. Using a combination of manipulatives, computer software and writing teachers can easily assess student mastery of number sense.
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Fractions: Equivalent

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this math worksheet, students look for the fractions that are equivalent by correctly calculating the missing numerator using multiplication.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students add and subtract fractions and multiply and divide fractions using pattern blocks.
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Equivalent Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together matching numbers on index cards. They must match numbers in different forms, such a fractions and percentages. They compete with other groups in the class to get the most correct.
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Number and Number Relations: Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders recognize or compute decimal equivalents of fractions. They recognize or compute the percent equivalent of decimal fractions. They relate fraction, decimal, and percent equivalents and recognize decimal equivalents.