ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: We Are the Parts [Pdf]
In this lesson, 4th graders will investigate equivalent fractions using their bodies and space.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Compare Parts of a Whole
Given a set of fractions students will be able to compare unit fractions by using models to determine that the more equal parts there are in the whole, the smaller each part will be. This lesson includes a detailed plan, samples of...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to Ratios
What is a ratio? How can we create equivalent ratios? Students work to express and extend relationships using ratios.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Breaking Down Fractions
Discover fractions in the world around us in this lesson that also examines how fractions are divided. Detailed examples and pictures presented to explain this concept along with key vocabulary. A brief introduction to problem solving...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit Review Stations
Sixth graders review for the Unit 2 test by completing stations.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Percent and Fractions: Ratio and Proportion
Activities and factsheets exploring ratios and proportions in everyday life. Interactive, colorful, and fun.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fractions and Equivalent Decimals
Explains why decimals are a type of fraction. Gives practice recognizing equivalents and games to practice the skill.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mixed Number and Fraction Estimation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Round fractions and mixed numbers in order to estimate sums and differences.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Ratios
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write ratios, order ratios from least to greatest and greatest to least and compare ratio. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Fraction Simplifying Calculator
This WyzAnt applet allows the user to input fractions--improper or mixed numbers--and have the calculator reduce the fraction or convert it into a mixed number. A good resource for checking students work.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Simplest Form
Given a set of equations students will be able to explain how to reduce fractions to simplest form and determine if the given set of fractions are equivalent.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Common Denominators [Pdf]
A graphing calculator lesson focusing on common denominator. Lesson contains detailed examples, visual demonstrations with key functions, and practice problems. Acrobat Reader required.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Equating an integer with a whole number for these purposes, this lesson explains how to multiply fractions by an integer. Provides problems and games to work on this skill.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions and the Distributive Property
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use the Distributive Property to simplify expressions.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: I Want My Half
An interactive lesson teaches students about sharing in equal parts including halves, thirds, fourths, and fifths.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cool Kool Aid Experiment
This lesson allows middle schoolers to practice writing and solving rates by conducting an experiment to find the best tasting Kool-Aid mixture. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Least Common Denominator
Brush up on your math skills relating to the least common denominator then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Decimals: The Master of Many Disguises!
In Cooperative/Collaborative groups, this lesson will actively engage students to represent decimals in different forms. An "Essential Question" will be used to activate background knowledge and set the purpose for understanding how to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Engineer a Jetliner
In this interactive lesson, students will experience the engineering design process as an aerospace engineer assigned to design and test an airplane.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Fraction Equivalents
Explore fractions and the decimal and percent equivalents with this interactive lesson.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Identifying Equivalent Decimals and Fractions
This site explains why decimals are a type of fraction. Gives practice recognizing equivalents, plus games to practice the skill.
Math2
Math2: Fraction to Decimal Conversion
This tutorial features conversions of basic fractions in lowest terms and the decimal equivalents.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mixed Numbers as Decimals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write given mixed numbers as decimal values.