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Fractions - Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
This resource revolves around an assignment of 10 real-life applications using the addition and subtraction of fractions. Topics include compact discs, candy, cake, cookies, collecting money, and more! A detailed explanation of the...
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Comparing and Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions

For Teachers 6th
The comparison and ordering of positive and negative fractions is the focus of this math lesson. Sixth graders are given one card each that has a fraction written on it, and they must put themselves into the proper order in a "human...
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Identifying Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of identifying proper, improper, and mixed fractions. In this identifying fractions instructional activity, students identify if a fraction is improper, proper, or mixed.
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Improper and Mixed Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of converting improper fractions into mixed fractions. For this conversion lesson, students convert improper fractions to mixed fractions.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine how to relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
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Crafty Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study fractions. For this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...
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Fractions--How Low Can You Go?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers reduce fractons.  In this fractions lesson, students visit a given website and perform directed activities.  They reduce fractions to their lowest terms.  Middle schoolers complete worksheets containing...
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Study Buddies: Adding And Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Pair up your math pals to teach each other about adding and subtracting uncommon denominator fractions! Step-by-step instructions are provided as well as five practice problems. 
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Improper Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work with fractions. In this improper fractions instructional activity, students define improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students learn how to change improper fractions to mixed numbers or whole numbers.
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Fraction Comparison Study

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the computer to complete comparison of fraction problems. In this comparing fractions worksheet, students learn to use the terms greater than, less than, and equal to.
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Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify a whole and the fractions 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 using pizza. This is a very nice lesson, in that not only do students practice their fractions, they also get to eat the pizza at the end of the lesson!
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars practice ordering fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, students determine how to tell when a fraction is close to 1, 1/2 and other various fractions. Young scholars use benchmarks to order fractions.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math lesson, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways to...
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Technology: fractions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review equivalent fractions by using folded paper and shading in different amounts. In this fractions lesson plan, 6th graders review fractions with the paper, and then go onto internet sites to practice concepts on...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe parts of a whole as a fraction, decimal and a percent. In this math lesson, 5th graders practice converting fractions to decimals by dividing. Additionally, students explain how decimals are converted to...
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Dividing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this fractions worksheet, young scholars complete a set of 10 problems, dividing and reducing to lowest terms. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Identification of Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice identifying equivalent fractions. In this fractions lesson, students participate in a card game for 2 to 4 players in which 52 index cards are labeled with 13 sets of equivalent fractions. Students take turns matching...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice adding and subtracting fractions. In this addition lesson, 3rd graders use paper fraction kits made from colored construction paper and complete several fraction problems on the chalkboard.
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Application Problems with Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, young scholars compare fractions from a chart. They simplify six fractions. Students tell the fraction of a day they spend doing various activities. Each fraction is simplified. Three problems are multiple choice...
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Dividing Fractions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explain what the division of fractions truly means.
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Equivalent Fractions 2

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students discover equivalent fractions by examining fractional pictures and shading the specified part.
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Fractions Made Visible

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners 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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