Illustrative Mathematics
Ordering Fractions
Here is a comparing and ordering fractions learning activity that extends young mathematicians understanding of fractions with like and non-like denominators. By representing and explaining each fraction in a picture or diagram, students...
Curated OER
Fractions (2)
Review or introduce your younger learners to simple fractions. They work through fifteen different problems, where the shaded amount must be identified as a fraction. For each problem an answer is included on the following slide. Tip:...
Ohio Department of Education
The Solution is Complex
Consider complex numbers, roots, and quadratic equations. Use the discriminate as a way to determine the nature of a quadratic's roots. Then discuss the similarities and differences between quadratics with two, one, or no real roots....
Curated OER
Fractions
Give mathematicians 39 chances to practice adding fractions, most of which involve mixed numbers. There are three examples to get them started, and scholars should be encouraged to reduce answers when necessary. Not for beginners, these...
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Find Fractions of Numbers
In this fractions of numbers learning exercise, students solve 18 problems in which a fractional part of a number is calculated. Example: Find five tenths of 250. All numbers are multiples of ten. Students also find fractional parts of...
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Writing a Fraction 2
Help your class practice writing fractions using this resource. This is a visually-appealing and motivating way to help learners practice this skill.
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Physics Final Exam, Part A
Here is a comprehensive and cohesive final exam for your high school physicists. A variety of question styles are incorporated, such as multiple-choice and problem-solving. Topics are too many to list, so you will want to review the exam...
Ohio Department of Education
Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Understanding Fractions
Students explore the parts of an orange to develop an understanding of the addition and subtraction of fractions. The concept of representing parts of a whole by dividing an object into smaller pieces is experienced in this hands-on...
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Arithmetic: Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students identify fractional parts, form equivalent fractions, and order fractions. They calculate the fractional part of a number and convert mixed numbers to improper numbers. This eight-page worksheet...
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Arithmetic: Fractions
For this fractions instructional activity, learners add positive and negative fractions with unlike denominators. They compute a fractional part of a number. This six-page instructional activity contains approximately 20 problems....
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.
DK Publishing
Part of a Whole
Use segmented shapes to introduce scholars to fractions before they even have learned about numerators and denominators (although this is a great way to introduce these terms!). The first section has four multiple-choice problems:...
Fraction Bars
Solving Word Problems - Whole Numbers Times Fractions
An impressive lesson where pupils visualize models and solve problems involving multiplying a whole number times a fraction. Fraction bars are used to help learners truly understand what's happening during this mathematical process. The...
Fraction Bars
Quotients of Whole Numbers that Equal Fractions
A complete lesson on dividing whole numbers by other whole numbers and getting a fraction result. Groups of learners use fractions bars, and strips of paper that are cut to specific lengths. The hands-on activities in the lesson are...
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Parts of a Set
Calling all fraction novices! Use sets of objects to introduce scholars to fractions before they even have learned about numerators and denominators (but this is a great way to introduce these terms!). The first section has four...
EngageNY
A Fraction as a Percent
It is all about being equivalent. Class members convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. By using visual models, scholars verify their conversions in the 25th portion of a 29-part series.
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Servings of Oatmeal?
Here is another way to illustrate division of a whole number by a unit fraction. In this case, the problem is asking if there are so many servings per cup, how many servings are in a package of multiple cups. Learners are to model their...
Denton Independent School District
Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project
Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...
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Fraction City
Welcome to Fraction City! This is an incredibly interactive and fun way to teach properties of fractions, and reaches multiple learning styles. Scholars create "blocks" by folding strips of paper in various increments (thirds, fourths,...
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Fraction Card Games
Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions.
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Fraction Follies
Explore the multiplication and division process for fractions with this interactive presentation. Through visual fraction problems, your math learners will uncover common assumptions and errors in computing fractions and how to avoid...
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The Past Half Century: Achieving Equality
Students analyze reactions to the Brown vs. Education decision of 1954. In this segregation lesson, student look at the actions that were taken in the education world as a result of the Brown decision. They watch a CD, examine political...
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Number Patterns
Which number comes next? The great part about this number sequencing instructional activity is that it increases in difficulty so some learners who aren't challenged by the first few will definitely meet their match with the last couple....