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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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Folding Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a set of fraction circles using a paper folding technique. They fold 10 inch circles of paper into the indicated fractions, identify the fractions, and use them to show equivalency.
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Drop it or not?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore fractions. In this fraction instructional activity, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
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West Side Shifts

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Combine math, language arts, music, and dance with an activity focused on "America" from West Side Story. After listening to the song, learners compare the film to Romeo and Juliet, analyze the song's meter, design choreography, plan...
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Fractions of a Sheet Cake

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the fractions in a whole.  In this sheet cake activity, 2nd graders view a Count on it clip about pumpkin pies.  Students cut a sheet cake into eight parts and write as a fraction. ...
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Fractions, Decimal, Percent Relationships.

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners solve problems involving fractions, decimals and percents. For this algebra lesson, students examine the relationship between fractions and percents and between decimals and percents. They convert between percents, decimals and...
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Cartoon Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Learners utilize addition,...
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What is el Dia de los Muertos?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration lesson, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American holidays. Students...
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The Generation of Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils explore the process of reducing fractions to simplest form by using a multiples grid. In this simplest form lesson, students pull different fractions out of a bag and then consult their grid to discover all the multiples that...
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Fractions and Decimal Equivalents: Fifth Grade

For Teachers 5th
Sometimes a skeleton is all you get. This lesson outline provides teachers with a basic lesson flow. Pupils will pre-test, order place value names, use manipulatives, and build and compare numbers. How this is to be done is not...
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Playing with Fractions: Wipe-Out

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore fractions by participating in a class math game. In this number sense lesson, students identify the numerator and denominator of different fractions while comparing their values. Learners read the rules for the fraction...
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Comparing Fractions Showdown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners work in groups to compare fractions. They check their answers using fraction manipulatives. They write their answers on a white board.
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Fractions and Ribbons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore using inverse operations to solve decimal and fraction problems. In this decimal and fraction lesson, 6th graders prepare ribbon for a part and need to cut it in equal lengths. Students analyze the problem.
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How Old is Your Money?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Elementary learners explore coin mint dates. First, they listen to the book Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst. They then sort a collection of coins according to their mint date and put them in order from oldest...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Games at Recess

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
A great non-calculation problem that lets your math minds explore without the pressure of the right answer. Your learners will have to compare boys and girls playing soccer and jump rope during recess. How many more boys than girls are...
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Counting with Base - Ten Models

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Help your kids develop strategies for counting. In this base-ten lesson, learners use matching cards, base 10 blocks, and dry erase markers and boards to examine the base 10 counting system.
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Converting Decimal Representations of Rational Numbers to Fraction Representations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A rational number is a ratio of two integers. Discuss with your class how to convert the rational numbers of repeating decimals to fractions. A good commentary on letting x equal the repeating decimal and multiplying each side of...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Cooking with the Whole Cup

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Whoops! Travis accidentally put too much butter into the recipe. Your bakers must find out how to alter the recipe to accommodate different changes by using unit rates and ratios . The activity has multiple parts and calculations with...
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Research Lesson

For Teachers 6th
Once you have introduced the concept of comparing positive fractions, use this plan to further understanding. Pupils will start mixing positive and negative fractions through various learning activities. Note: Adapt this lesson plan to...
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Students' Strides

For Teachers 5th
Complete problems using base ten blocks to see the difference in the place value of a decimal and how it affects a number's value. Learners compare decimal values as well. Ample time for discussion and modeling are allowed in the...
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Probability using M & M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using M & M's candies, young statisticians predict the color distribution in a packet of candies and test their predictions against their group and the larger class. A review of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents...
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Ratios, Unit Rates, and Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the concept of ratios, unit rates, and proportions. Learners convert fractions and percents to decimals. They discuss rates and where they can be found in the real world. A hands-on experiment and numerous flash cards and...
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Building Sets of 13 and 14

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Compose and decompose sets of 13 and 14 and compare sets of each with your little learners. They use objects to construct sets of 13 and 14, record their answers, and compare sets in several different ways.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe two fractions and write the numbers in order from least to greatest referring to the sheet with different fractions they have before them to help them decide which one is smaller. Time allowing, they practice...

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