Helping with Math
Fractions: Adding Mixed Numbers (Same Denominator)
Add 30 sets of mixed fractions that have common denominators. Elementary math minds get plenty of practice with this printable page. You will find the answers provided with the click of a box in the upper left corner of the web page.
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M & M Fractions
Young scholars explore the concept of fractions using M & M candies as a manipulative. They sort the candies, and write the correct fraction for each color of M & M's.
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Instant Measurement Conversion
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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A Fraction of the Cost
Students use various coin denominations to explore the concept of fractions. They demonstrate an understanding of the fractions 1/2 ($.50), 1/4 ($.25), 10ths ($.10) and 20ths ($.05) by using fraction circle pieces to create whole units...
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Fraction Conversions
Students convert between fractions, decimals, and percents using money. In this conversions lesson plan, students play with a mock store in class.
Illustrative Mathematics
Running to School
The object of this activity is to compute how far Rosa ran to school. Given in the exercise is the fractional number of miles between home and school and the fractional distance Rosa ran. The commentary shows several ways to have your...
Virginia Department of Education
Mathematics Vocabulary Cards – Grade 4
An excellent way to reinforce math vocabulary in your classroom! Seventy-eight posters focus on number and number sense, computation and estimation, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics, and patterns, functions, and algebra.
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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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The Math Of African Music
Students practice rhythms and fractions on African drums in this Music lesson plan mixing Math skills and music notation. The lesson plan also includes ideas for assessment and state and national benchmarks met.
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Fraction Conversion Lesson Plan
Students practice converting fractions into decimals and percents using a computer applet and the concept of money.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Fractions and Ribbons
Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. In this long division instructional activity, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This instructional activity provides a...
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Mixed Math Review
In this mixed math review learning exercise, students complete 25 problems. Students solve addition and multiplication puzzles, elapsed time word problems and find equivalent fractions. This was intended as online practice, but can be...
Noyce Foundation
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....
Mathematics Assessment Project
Increasing and Decreasing Quantities by a Percent
As part of a study of percent and percent change, learners first complete an assessment task with several percent change problems. They then complete an activity using cards to create a diagram expressing percent increases and...
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Fraction Conversion Bingo
Students reinforce previous math lessons involving the relationships between fractions, decimals and percents.
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Giving it 100%
Students build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent lesson, students recognize equivalent forms of fractions,...
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes
Students convert metric units of length, specifically meters, centimeters, and millimeters. In this lesson of converting measurements, students participate in various games which require them to put the measurements in order or convert...
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Fraction Multiplication and Area
In this finding the area in fractions learning exercise, students read information about area and the formula, view examples, and write multiplication sentences that match pictures. Students solve three problems.
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Cutting Sandwiches
Students discuss shapes and their characteristics. As a class, they explore shapes made from a square. Students explore triangles, squares, fractions of a square such as a half and a quarter. Individually, they complete worksheets, and...
Curriculum Corner
7th Grade Math Common Core Checklist
With so many math standards to fit into a school year, it can be difficult keeping track of what you have and have not covered. This collection of Common Core checklists allows you to maintain a running record of when each...
Inside Mathematics
Two Solutions
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
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Fraction Reaction
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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Getting Percentible
This unit explores the connections between percentages, decimals, and fractions. It focuses on strategies for solving problems involving percentages and applies these strategies to real life contexts.
Helping with Math
Fractions: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Same Denominator)
This straightforward worksheet 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.