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Identifying Fractions 3
In this fractions practice worksheet, students examine 9 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions. An example is included.
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Exploring the Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Students calculate the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines.In this algebra lesson plan, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They graph their lines using the slope of the equation.
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.
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Discovering New Units
Students use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. In this fractions lesson, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.
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Fraction Benchmarks
Learners investigate the fraction benchmarks for zero, one half, and one. They use these benchmarks to compare the relative sizes of fractions, through estimating, ordering and placing them on a number line. An assessment worksheet is...
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Folding Fractions
Students create a set of fraction circles using a paper folding technique. They fold 10 inch circles of paper into the indicated fractions, identify the fractions, and use them to show equivalency.
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Fractions to Twelfths
In this fractions worksheet, 2nd graders study and analyze 4 bars with lines and determine how many equal parts are in each shape.
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Dividing into Two Parts — Halves
In this fractions learning exercise, students divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.
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Funtastic Fractions
Learners discover fractions by creating models. For this fractions lesson, students read Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy and view a video about what fractions actually represent. Learners divide a square piece of paper a certain amount...
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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Students view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to change...
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Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they cancel the fractions to their lowest terms. Then, students complete each equivalent fraction. In addition, they mark each of the...
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Identifying Fractions (2 of 6)
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
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Identifying Fractions (4 of 6)
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
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Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...
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Cereal
Find the best protein-packed cereal. The short assessment task covers equivalent and comparing ratios within a context. Pupils determine the cereal with the highest ratio of protein. A rubric helps teachers with point allotments for...
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Cat Food
Determine the right mix of cans of cat food. The resource consists of an assessment task to determine the cost to feed two cats for a specific number of days and requires scholars to interpret remainders within a context....
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Dividing the King’s Foot into 12 Equal Pieces
Apply, apply, apply! A measurement lesson applies a number of concepts to help learn a new construction. Scholars learn to divide a segment into n equal parts using a method that uses the Side Splitter Theorem and a method that...
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N Equal Parts by Construction
Middle schoolers experiment with straight edges and compasses to divide lengths into equal parts. They identify different fractions of the total length.
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Pizza Fraction Fun
Students solve for fractions using a pizza. In this fraction lesson plan, students listen to a read aloud, decorate pizzas, then cut their pizzas apart to show equivalent fractions. Once their pizzas are cut apart, they share different...
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China: Dim Sum: A Mars Bar Fraction Hunt Lesson
Students practice in the use of fractions, changing fractions, using equivalent fractions and paying attention to detail.
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Geometrically Artistic/Artistically Geomtric
Students identify the two-dimensional geometric shapes Lowrey utilized in the painting Untitled. Students compare the two-dimensional shapes in terms of equivalent fractions, congruency, symmetry and asymmetry. Students create their own...
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Fraction King Lesson Plan
Young scholars examine the concept of fractions. In this fractions king lesson, students review math vocabulary and discover the equivalent forms of fractions as decimals and percents.
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Sweet Fraction Frenzy
Fourth graders compare and order fractions. In this comparing and ordering fractions lesson, 4th graders make fraction strips from construction paper but pretend that they are candy bars. They use the strips to compare and order...