Everyone gets a toaster pastry to enjoy with this fractions lesson plan! First, youngsters cut their treat in two, and then they proceed to cut it into equal parts until they have 16 pieces! If your learners aren't quite ready for this...

Sixth graders identify how fractions and decimals both illustrate parts of a whole. They estimate which number is greater by comparing them to the given fraction and use greater than or less than symbols for each.

Identify, compare, and order fractions with a hands-on learning tool. Fraction strips are a great way to help young mathematicians understand and visualize fraction values. The worksheet can be made into an activity in which pupils cut...

Students explore parts of a whole. In this fraction activity, students determine what makes a fair share. Working with manipulatives, students solve mathematical problems containing fractions.

Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. In this lesson plan on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then,...

Fifth graders participate in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of telling the differences between a fraction, decimal, and percent. There is a good example of conversion in the lesson.

Discover the concept of fractions by using fruit as a model. Scholars discover fractions are part of a whole, similar to the pieces of fruit which are placed in front of them. They then cut up several different types of fruit and discuss...

A four-page resource walks learners through the basics of multiplying fractions. The handout is very visual with many diagrams in various colors. By the end of the lesson, learners are given an opportunity to multiply whole numbers with...

Children explore fractions on a conceptual level by making individual quilt squares. Each student works with small paper swatches to divide them into pieces that represent a given fraction. The class is then separated into groups and...

Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....

Introduce fractions as a part/whole relationship. The slides in this resource show whole objects, half objects, and then relate the images to their numeric equivalent. This is a simple and basic introduction that uses a variety of...

Part/whole relationships mean it's time to practice fractions. This slide-show makes reviewing fractions a colorful and fun activity. Learners work through the first seven slides to identify the shaded amount, solve two parts of a given...

Students examine how to convert fractions into decimals and percents. They work with base ten blocks and a worksheet to color in parts of 100 and renaming the parts as decimals and fractions.

Welcome to Fraction City! This is an incredibly interactive and fun way to teach properties of fractions, and reaches multiple learning styles. Scholars create "blocks" by folding strips of paper in various increments (thirds, fourths,...

Adding and subtracting mixed numbers will be a breeze with this guided worksheet packet. Learners work through examples outlining each step including rewriting mixed numbers as improper fractions, adding numerators, and rewriting the sum...

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...

Explore the multiplication and division process for fractions with this interactive presentation. Through visual fraction problems, your math learners will uncover common assumptions and errors in computing fractions and how to avoid...

Prime and composite numbers are the focus of this mathematics lesson. 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, and...

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...

Make sure scholars know all about fractions and decimals — not just a fraction of the information. The 12th installment of a 21-part series is a mid-module assessment. Learners solve problems in the context of a birthday party and a...

Give learners a chance to shine. The last installment of a 21-part series is an end-of-module assessment. Scholars show their understanding of operations with decimals and division of fractions by solving problems in the context of a...

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

Learners divide a poster board so everyone gets the same amount of area to decorate. Youngsters talk about the different ways to divide a rectangle. They measure their lines to make sure that each piece is equal and then decorate their...

In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.