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Birthday Cakes
Students use basic multiplication and division facts to find simple fractions of an amount. Independently they complete a worksheet of birthday cake problems, solving the fraction problems by drawing a picture to illustrate each cake...
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Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (G)
In this fraction addition worksheet, 5th graders add the whole numbers and the fractions for the mixed numbers with like denominators. Students solve 14 fraction problems.
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Add it Up
In this fraction activity instructional activity, students play a game that require them to add using fractions and mixed numbers. Students respond to 3 questions regarding the problem solving skills used in the game as well.
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Fraction Strips: Adding Fractions
Third graders problem solve using fraction strips. In this adding fractions lesson, 3rd graders create fraction strips to help identify fractional sizes (fourths, eighths, thirds) and to solve word problems.
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Finding the Mistakes in Fraction Problems and Determining the Missing Divisors
In this math activity, learners practice dividing whole numbers by fractions. They examine 6 problems to determine what is incorrect in its solution, find the missing divisors in 12 problems, and divide a whole number in half in 12...
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Halves
For this halves worksheet, students circle the shape that shows two halves. Students solve 13 problems for the halves activity.
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Fourths
In this fourths activity, students study the various shapes and circle the shape that shows four fourths. Students solve 13 problems.
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Sharing is Caring
Students sharpen their problem solving skills. In this service learning lesson, students work collaboratively to solve a problem involving scarcity.
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Math Maven Fractions
Students solve fraction mysteries. In this fractions lesson, students read Math Maven's Mysteries and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve the mysteries.
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Using a Pictograph
In this problem solving learning exercise, 5th graders answer four questions using the pictograph provided. The learning exercise pertains to sports.
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Waste Not Want Not
Students are introduced to the need to save natural resources. Through inquiry, hands-on activities, and problem solving, students increase their understanding of solid waste materials and the need to reduce, recycle, and reuse.
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Investigating Area Using Tangrams
Tenth graders connect the history of geometry to problem solving. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate polygons through hands on manipulatives and solve problems relating to parallelograms and triangles. They calculate the...
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The Science of Color
Students use the scientific method to explore how to make different colors with paint. They problem solve ways to darken and lighten colors without using black and white paint. Students hypothesize how to create new colors, and describe...
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Adding Fractions
In this fractions learning exercise, students learn how to add 2 fractions together. They first read an explanation of how to solve these problems, which includes example problems. Students then solve the 6 fraction addition problems in...
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Travel Time and Distance-Fractional Imperial Units 3
In this travel time and distance, imperial fractional units activity, students solve 6 word problems.
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Adding and Subtracting Like Mixed Numbers (5)
In this fraction addition and subtraction worksheet, 5th graders add and subtract the like mixed number fractions. Students solve 10 fraction problems.
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Now Showing: Reel Reduction
In this fraction puzzle practice worksheet, students put their problem solving skills to use as they solve a secret code by adding and subtracting fractions.
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Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators (H)
In this fraction subtraction instructional activity, students subtract the numerators in the fractions with like denominators. Students reduce the answer to lowest terms. Students solve 14 fraction problems.
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My Test Book: Fractions
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding fractions. Students may view the correct answers.
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The One
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders utilize counters or pennies to learn about the parts of a whole in 4 groups of 3 circles that equal 12 counters.
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Percents Customized Worksheet
In this percents worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include determining the percent of various numbers. First, they determine which way they are going to solve each problem. Then, students determine the equivalent...
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"NSN, Fractions, Percents, Ratios, Rates" Investigations
Sixth graders engage in an investigation about the concepts related to fractions. They read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They demonstrate an understanding of relationships involving...
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Modeling Multiplication of Fractions
Multiply your understanding of multiplying fractions. A short lesson teaches pupils how to multiply fractions. By using fraction models, they get a better understanding of the concept.
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Laws of Rational Exponents
Middle schoolers determine the value of rational numbers with fractional exponents. They solve problems containing positive and negative exponents. This one-page learning exercise contains ten problems. The answers are not included.