Upper graders explore division through fair-shares. They will review fair shares and fractions as a segway into division. They start by playing "Share Fairly" game and create mathematical arguments for solving problems. Manipulatives and...

Watch scholars' understanding of fractions bloom. The resource presents a performance task where the fractions are equal parts from the same whole, and mathematicians must use them to solve problems about a grade level garden. Teachers...

Young mathematicians represent recorded information in decimal form. In this decimals lesson, learners play a "classroom friendly" basketball game in which pupils take 10 shots. Number of shots made out of 10 is recorded as a fraction...

Once your class has mastered the identification of fractions, have them locate fractions on a number line. This sheet reinforces interval sizes of parts included in a whole, and directly relates to the standards associated with Common...

Practice writing the same number sentence in a variety of ways. Learners will explore math cruise ship problems to write equivalent sentences. Then complete word problems which have been included in multiple languages.

Make sure your learners' understanding of fractions is on-point using this series of skills practice worksheets. Covering a variety of topics from basic place value and fraction/decimal conversion, to performing all four operations...

Learners make predictions and draw conclusions from given information as they learn the meaning of probability in this vocabulary-rich, integrated activity that presents a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and reach...

Dive into the number line. Learners play a computer game that revolves around a number line as they try to collect pearls by diving at locations on a number line. As the game progresses, dive locations change from simple whole numbers to...

Here's a delicious way to engage fourth graders into working with fractions. Kids chop brassica or cruciferous vegetables, measure the required ingredients, and add them to cooked rice to produce a delicious treat.

In this fractions instructional activity, students make each of the 12 fractions a mixed number. Students also make four fractions into improper fractions. On the next pages, students write down six equivalent fractions for the given...

In these fractions worksheets, students will complete a variety of activities involving basic fractions. Activities include: shading 1/2 and 1/4 of a shape, shading fractions of wheels, coloring fraction strips and identifying the...

Pupils explore the concept of fractions and decimals as they try to find as many fractions as possible that are equivalent to .25. Learners use their calculator to take screen shots and send them to the teacher via Ti-Navigator. They...

In this discovering fractions learning exercise, students read explanations with examples of fractional parts and mixed numbers and use them to create fractions. Students write four answers.

In this ratio, rates and percentages worksheet, 8th graders solve 22 various types of problems related to ratios, rates and percentages. They first write ratios in lowest terms and describe each of comparison stated. Students also solve...

In these two recognizing fractions worksheets, students review examples, observe boxes with two different kinds of things, and use them to write each part as fractions. Next, they circle items to make groups to use to complete number...

In this fractions worksheet, 6th graders practice dividing 40 fraction problems in 4 sets of drills. Students solve 6 decimal problems involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.

Students become familiar with the process of subtracting fractions.  In this subtracting fractions lesson, students complete examples and then write a story problem. Students continue to practice while sharing their problems.

In this math activity, students convert decimals to fractions and back. The decimals go up to the tenths place. Students also compare fractions and decimal numbers using the < and > signs.

In this rational numbers instructional activity, 9th graders solve 14 various types of problems relating to rational numbers that include simplifying each equation and reducing to lowest terms to using the order of operations to simplify...

Third graders recognize that the larger the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the piece you have.  For this fraction lesson, 3rd graders compare fractions and order them from largest to smallest. Students complete an exercise...

In this determining fractions of equal value activity, students read fractions and choose their equivalents with uncommon denominators. Students choose 12 answers.

In this percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 13 various types of problems. First, they convert the percentages to fractions and simplify. Then, students convert the percentages to decimals. In addition, they find the...

In this beginning fractions PowerPoint, students determine how many fractional pieces are in a "whole" given a divided circle model. Contrasting colors and clear labeling on each slide provide an excellent visual representation of...