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Bits and Pieces I
Sixth graders examine making smaller parts out of fractions and decimals. For this online interactive fractions, decimals, and percents lesson, 6th graders represent fractions with denominators of ten. Students then represent powers of...
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Fractions to Twelfths
In this fractions activity, 2nd graders study and analyze 4 bars with lines and determine how many equal parts are in each shape.
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Identifying Fractions 2
In this fractions practice activity, students examine 10 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions.
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Identifying Fractions 3
For this fractions practice worksheet, students examine 9 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions. An example is included.
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Fractions and Decimal Equivalents
In this fractions and decimal equivalents instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Compare Fractions Using Fraction Circles
Fourth graders practice ordering fractions using models and drawings. For this math model lesson, 4th graders utilize colored blocks and drawings to show an equal representation of given fractions. Students compare and...
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Fractions and Decimals
Learners convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary
In this fractions vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 15 number theory and fraction vocabulary words with their definitions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
In this math crossword, students use a set of clues and 15 words about number theory and fractions to complete a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Divide Fractions by a Counting Number
In this dividing fractions by counting numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students comprehend that ratios and fractions are interchangeable. They compare ratios using common denominators, cross multiplication, and intuition. Students find equivalent fractions. They comprehend that equivalent ratios do not...
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Line Up In Order
In this fractions instructional activity, students make each of the 12 fractions a mixed number. Students also make four fractions into improper fractions. On the next pages, students write down six equivalent fractions for the given...
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Fraction Decimal Challenge
Pupils explore the concept of fractions and decimals as they try to find as many fractions as possible that are equivalent to .25. Learners use their calculator to take screen shots and send them to the teacher via Ti-Navigator. They...
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Ratio, Rates and Percentages
In this ratio, rates and percentages learning exercise, 8th graders solve 22 various types of problems related to ratios, rates and percentages. They first write ratios in lowest terms and describe each of comparison stated. Students...
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Equivalent Fractions
For this determining fractions of equal value worksheet, students read fractions and choose their equivalents with uncommon denominators. Students choose 12 answers.
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Shade the Fraction Worksheets
In these fractions worksheets, students will complete a variety of activities involving basic fractions. Activities include: shading 1/2 and 1/4 of a shape, shading fractions of wheels, coloring fraction strips and identifying the...
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Jelly Beans for Sale
Students connect literature (story Jelly Beans for Sale by Bruce McMillan) to math concepts. In these estimating and money lessons, students work with jelly beans, unifix cubes, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, to estimate and make...
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Developing the Concept: Rates
Learners discover how to use the knowledge of unit rates to understand equivalent ratios and solve real-world problems. They are given word problems to solve using equivalent ratios. Tables are also covered in this resource.
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Equivalent Fractions as a Means to Compare
Students create equivalent fractions between fifths and tenths, as well as additional denominations. In this Cyberchase activity activity, students compare fractions of like denominators and watch a QuickTime video to assist the...
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Fractions: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Different Denominator)
If your math magicians have mastered adding and subtracting with uncommon denominators, here is a challenge: subtract mixed numbers with uncommon denominators. The values are pretty easy to work with, so this would be appropriate for...
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Folded Fractions
Second graders, in pairs, use various geometric shapes to represent fractional parts and divide them into equal parts.
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Fractions: Parts of a Set
Students identify, model, and label simple fractions. They describe and define them as equal parts of a whole, a region and a set. Students use words to describe fractions. They use manipulatives to explore the many different fractions.
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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals
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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Fraction Fever
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...