Curated OER
What's in Wetland Soil?
Students examine the organic and inorganic components of soil. In this environmental science lesson, students identify the factors that influence soil formation. They collect soil samples, conduct tests, and analyze the results.
Curated OER
Math
Young scholars solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that focus on serving size and counting 5 A Day.
Curated OER
Barge Building: What Floats Your Boat?
Students construct aluminum foil boats that float while holding the greatest number of pennies. They investigate the concept of water displacement, record their results, and watch a Bill Nye video on buoyancy.
Curated OER
Math is Everywhere!
In this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Percent as a Means to Compare Fractions
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad uses fractions and percents to compare the contest results of the Squitters, little creatures who love to jump.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Area Models for Multiplication of Fractions
An interactive for investigating what fraction multiplication looks like. Students choose two fractions to multiply, then observe as one fraction bar model is overlaid on the second, showing the common grid area as the product. Students...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Students review how to compare fractions with unlike denominators. The video tutorial includes detailed examples.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of comparing and ordering fractions. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nf Using Benchmarks to Compare Fractions
Melissa gives her classmates the following explanation for comparing fractions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and use the greater than or less than sign to show their relationship....
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Compare Fractions: Equal Numerator
Demonstrates how to compare fractions by making the denominators the same. Includes sample problems to try.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions Using Lcm Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions in word problems and determine which is bigger or smaller. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and put them in order. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Comparing Fractions
Brush up on your math skills relating to comparing fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Compare Parts of a Whole
Given a set of fractions students will be able to compare unit fractions by using models to determine that the more equal parts there are in the whole, the smaller each part will be. This instructional activity includes a detailed plan,...
PBS
Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the missing piece.
PBS
Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ordering Fractions and Decimals
This video tutorial reviews how to order fractions and decimals by converting the numbers to either all fractions or all decimals. It includes detailed examples.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Comparing Fractions With a Different Whole
This task is meant to address a common error that students make, namely, that they represent fractions with different wholes when they need to compare them. Aligns with CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.d Compare two fractions with the same...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Comparing Fractions
The purpose of this task is for students to compare fractions using common numerators and common denominators and to recognize equivalent fractions. Aligns with CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal)...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Comparing Fractions With the Same Denominator
This resource describes how to compare fractions with like denominators and provides an opportunity for students to practice the skill through self-checking exercises and games.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Comparing a Number and a Product
The purpose of this task is for students to compare a number and its product with other numbers that are greater than and less than one. Aligns with 5.NF.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add
Part (a) of this task asks students to find and use two different common denominators to add the given fractions. The purpose of this question is to help students realize that they can use any common denominator to find a solution, not...