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Which Fraction Am I?
In this fraction worksheet, students read a description of a fraction, then write the fraction on a line beneath the description clue. Students then write about what strategy was most helpful to them.
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Prime and composite numbers are the focus of this mathematics activity. In it, learners practice techniques for identifying these two types of numbers. They utilize the Inspiration program to complete a task that is clearly explained,...
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Decimal Fractions
Students use rounding and compensating with whole numbers and explain how to use the empty number line to show additions and subtractions. They round and compensate in relation to decimal subtraction
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Integers and Fractions
Learners perform operations using positive and negative numbers as well as operations with fractions in various forms. They identify common decimals and their fraction equivalents while converting fractions to decimal form.
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Equivalent Fractions
Students describe parts of a fraction and make equivalent fractions. They review parts of a fraction using a pizza, make equivalent fractions, and play the review game Fraction Fairway.
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Sweet Fraction Frenzy
Fourth graders compare and order fractions. In this comparing and ordering fractions lesson, 4th graders make fraction strips from construction paper but pretend that they are candy bars. They use the strips to compare and order...
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Fractions
Second graders, while in the computer lab discuss Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy, practice solving problems involving fractions. They explore non-unit fractions by describing parts of a set utilizing their attributes to categorize the...
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Classifying Figures on the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders use estimation to solve word problems. In this fractions lesson, 5th graders decide whether or not an answer to a work problem is reasonable by applying their knowledge of fractions, decimals and estimation. This lesson...
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Punch Mix-up
Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.
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Parts of a Whole
Students recognize coins are worth a fraction of a dollar. They represent the value of different coins by shading in their equivalent fractional parts in the circle. They understand that fractions are part of a whole.
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Fraction Activities
In these various fraction activities worksheet, students participate in whole class, small group, and individual projects to understand fractions, make fractions, and use a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions. Students answer 26...
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Probability
In this probability learning exercise, students write answers as fractions. In this short answer learning exercise, students solve nine problems.
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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Young scholars view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to...
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Percentages: Fractions To Percent
In this percentages worksheet, learners write eighteen fractions as percentages. Students problem solve each fraction as a percentage.
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Fractions and Decimals
In this fractions and decimals instructional activity, students convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.
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Cuisenaire Fractions
Students study fractions by comparing rations using Cuisenaire rods. They make predictions, measure lengths using Cuisenaire rods and explain their answers. Next, they discuss the relationship of the different rods in terms of their...
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Having Fun Working with Fractions
Students participate in various activities that increase their understanding of and ability to solve problems with fractions.
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Exploring the Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.
Students find the slopes for perpendicular and parallel lines. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They use Cabri software to create lines to compare.
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Meter Marker Mania
Learners identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. In this algebra lesson, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.
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Equivalent Fractions
Students study the concept of equivalent fractions using naming concepts.
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Mystery Stars: Estimating Whole Numbers Using Fractions Shown on Sectors of a Circle
In this set of fraction worksheets, students cut out 6 pages of circles that show fractions with stars covering different sections of circles. They show one section of the circle in order to estimate the whole number of stars by looking...
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Ready to Round
First graders are introduced to the concept of rounding to the nearest ten through the use of a number line created from a hundreds chart.
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Parts of a Whole
Fourth graders explore fractions through the analysis of various paintings. They view and discuss paintings by Picasso and Seurat, discuss the fractional examples in the paintings, and create a bar graph.
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Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...