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Curated OER

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 10: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Third graders use strips of paper to find equivalent fractions. They will fold paper into thirds and shade 2/3 of the paper. Then fold the same paper in six parts and predict how many parts will be shaded. They will repeat again folding...
Worksheet
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Fraction strips

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fractions strips worksheet, students find the fraction of the shaded part of the strip. Students find the fractions for 13 strips.
Interactive
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Fractions Quiz

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this online/interactive fraction quiz worksheet, students identify shaded parts as fractions, equivalent fractions, and word problems. Students solve 10 problems.
Activity
Lakeshore Learning

Equivalent Fraction Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Spin the wheel of the fraction contraption and learn about equivalent fractions! After constructing their own spinners, kids use printable pizzas to represent fractions that are equal in value.
Lesson Plan
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Subtracting Fractions - Unequal Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Subtracting fractions that have unequal denominators is a tricky process. The lesson utilizes fraction bars as a manipulative, in order to understand subtracting fractions and estimating differences. After completing three activities in...
Lesson Plan
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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...
Lesson Plan
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the meaning of equivalent fractions, find equivalent fractions, and explain why the fractions are equal. They share their ideas about equivalent fractions. Students answer the question: "What makes equivalent...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beginning Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In these fraction worksheets, learners write the fraction that tells what portion is shaded for the 2 pages of fraction figures and the 24 total problems.
Worksheet
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Identifying Fractions (1 of 6)

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
In this identifying fractions worksheet, learners examine 11 pictures, record the fraction shown, and write the words that represent the fractions.
Lesson Plan
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Decreasing and Increasing Fractions

For Teachers 4th Standards
Use this math lesson to help your fourth graders further their understanding of ordering fractions. After completing some whole-group activities together as a class, pairs of students play an online game which has them compare fractional...
Lesson Plan
Fraction Bars

Quotients of Whole Numbers that Equal Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
A complete instructional activity 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...
PPT
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Denominators and Numerators

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Fractions can be tricky. Luckily, you've found this handy slide-show. It defines the various parts that fractions are made of and then shows what each part represents. Images of shaded blocks act as a visual reference for the part/whole...
Worksheet
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Quarters

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Set up youngsters for fraction success years down the road with this focus on quarters. They begin with examining five shapes that have been equally segmented into four parts. Using one example as reference, learners shade a quarter of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Wholes and Parts

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fraction parts worksheet, students solve the word problems by finding the parts and wholes for each problem and the fraction that matches the parts and wholes.
Worksheet
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Parts of a Region

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this fraction worksheet, students read about fractions, numerators and denominators. They are also shown how a fraction can be depicted as shaded parts of a whole shape. They then solve the 9 problems in which they answer questions...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions (Unitary)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fraction learning exercise, students determine which shape is divided into equal parts and check their answer. Students then look at shaded parts of a whole and circle the correct fraction. Finally, students determine the...
Lesson Plan
Fraction Bars

Solving Word Problems - Whole Numbers Times Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Gecko Mathematics

Gecko Mathematics: Multiplying Unit Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Make learning visible! Have your mathematicians follow along as you use paper strips to demonstrate the concept of multiplying unit fractions. Then, offer a different way of solving the problem using a number line. Finally, introduce the...
Lesson Plan
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Fraction Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore fractions with upper graders. They will discover how to show fractions by shading the correct amount shown in a picture (giving them the idea behind part to whole). They also play multiple fraction games using dice, matching...
PPT
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Equivalent to a Half

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
How can fractions that look different be considered equivalent? Answer that questions with this informative and easy to follow resource. Fractions are shown in numeric and picture form to reinforce how the are equivalent. The process for...
Worksheet
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Parts of a Group (B)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this parts of a group worksheet, students solve 8 problems in which shaded parts of a group are analyzed and the correct fraction written.
Worksheet
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Fraction Strips

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this fraction strips worksheet, learners shade a part of the strip with designated lines on it and then name the shaded part of the strip as a fraction. Students complete 13 strips.
Lesson Plan
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Exploring Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a web scavenger hunt to find the answers to develop an understanding of fractions. They complete a geometric graph with shapes representing fractions.
Interactive
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Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this fractions worksheet, students identify the fraction for each shaded figure. Students circle the correct fraction for the 11 problems.