Students determine that a fraction is a part of a whole or part of a group. They write and read fractions and solve various fraction problems. They create their own fraction problem using colored candies for their classmate to solve.

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.

Here's a resource teachers won't want to wash their hands of. Given a task where a full bar of soap is on one side of a balance and 3/4 of a bar of soup and a 3/4-ounce weight is on the other side, young mathematicians must determine the...

Do your students have what it takes to be the king of math? Find out with this fun skills practice game that covers a wide range of topics from counting and basic operations to measurement and fractions.

Students investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra lesson plan, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator and denominator.

Here is a fine lesson plan on inequalities of fractions for your third graders. After a modeling session by the teacher, pupils are put into groups and are led through a discovery session using fraction bars and inequalities. The lesson...

Here is a lesson plan on equality of fractions. Learners use fraction bar manipulatives as the lesson plan goes along to help them visually understand equivalent fractions. The activities described are top-notch, and there is a worksheet...

Here is a lesson on equality of fractions designed for fourth graders. Learners work in groups and utilize fraction bars to help them work through a variety of activities. They split up into pairs and play an online game called the...

Review fractions with this colorful and motivating resource. Learners identify a fraction using a figure displayed in parts, answer word problems, and divide shapes into halves, quarters, and thirds.

Learners solve and complete 10 different problems that include word problems and various fractions. Terrific independent practice problems.

Fourth graders utilize fraction bar manipulatives to compare a variety of fractions to the fraction value 1/2. Pupils are put into groups, and they begin to see how fractions that look completely different actually represent the same...

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...

By using language like "half of the stamps," children are exposed to patterns in arithmetic that requires solving a two-step word problem. This type of language opens a new door for transitioning learners toward understanding fractions...

After examining a short article on fractions and decimals, readers draw information for the text to respond to a series of reading comprehension questions.

In this decimals and percents worksheet, 8th graders solve 26 different types of problems that include expressing numbers as a decimal and a percent. Then they change each number to fractions and determine the unknown number for each...

First graders explore the fraction half. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders watch a video that show the half fraction. They divide a Kit Kat bar in half and do a fraction activity sheet. 

While just a simple exploration of fractions, this lesson comes with resources to make it a richer experience. Third graders identify fractions, complete worksheets, and use KidPix to make their own fraction pizzas.

Get a handle on equivalent fractions through the use of manipulatives. Using area models, sets, and length manipulatives like fraction strips and Cuisenaire rods, the class will gain a deeper understanding of equivalent fractions....

If you are looking for a simple way to review equivalent fractions, this is a great resource. Using a visual means and a series of examples, learners review this skill. There is a worksheet provided and a prompt to encourage pupils to...

Young learners explore fractions and demonstrate parts of a whole by using a candy bar and a piece of paper and dividing both into equal parts. Included is a worksheet that requires youngsters to color in half of each polygon shape. Some...

How many ways can you use a chocolate bar to engage mathematical reasoning? This slideshow gives you seven to choose from. Part/whole, fractions, counting, and using chocolate bars as arrays are only a few. Note: This is a presentation...

Make learning fractions easy for your second and third graders! They refer to a picture of a sandwich cut in thirds to remember that all three pieces put together is one whole. Then they color in different horizontal bars to illustrate...

Fourth graders explore fractions. They compare different fractions using fraction bars. Students find equivalent fractions and they use fraction bars to visualize addition of fractions.

In this math worksheet, students use line graphs and fraction bars to multiply fractions and whole numbers. The fraction is represented on the line graph and the whole number on the fraction bar.