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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 13: Overview
Here is a good fractions lesson plan which invites learners to fold paper strips to represent an equivalent fraction to the fraction model using chips or tiles displayed on the overhead. They arrange chips to represent a given fraction.
Rice University
Prealgebra
Pre-algebra—all wrapped up in one place. The eBook contains everything needed to teach a typical Pre-Algebra course. Concepts in the course build upon previously learned concepts, allowing mathematicians to see the connections between...
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Our Solar System - Comparing Planetary Travel Distances
NASA presents a mini-unit on distances in our solar system. It incorporates scientific concepts of gravity, mass, density, and payload while your aspiring astronauts also employ mathematics skills. They calculate speed, they determine...
Rice University
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra concepts are all wrapped up in one nice bow. The resource combines all the concepts typically found in Algebra I and Algebra II courses in one eBook. The topics covered begin with solving linear equations and move to linear...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Decimal, Fraction, & Percent Equivalents
If percents, fractions, and decimals can all mean the same number how do we go from one to another? During this instructional activity, watch how it goes over the basic steps needed to go from one rational number to the next. Both...
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Graphing Equivalent Fractions
Students graph families of equivalent fractions and compare them by observing the slope of the line formed by each fraction family. They place fractions in ascending order by comparing the slopes of each line after several families of...
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Using Algebra to Explore Problem Space
Students apply their knowledge of math by rewriting word problems using equations. For this word problem lesson, students build upon previous knowledge as they set up the correct steps to solve word problems. This lesson is full of hints...
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Part of a Whole as a Percent
Pupils use visual models, numeric methods, and equations to solve percent problems. To complete the second installment of 20, they find the part given the percent and the whole, find the percent given the part and the whole, and find the...
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Math Flash Fractions I
This fractions PowerPoint provides students with an overview of the parts of a fraction. The slides provide a clear explanation of what the numerator and denominator represent. There are a few final slides that enable the students to...
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Color Parts Of a Group
In this color parts of a group activity, students determine fractions. In this coloring activity, students show six fractional parts.
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Introduction to Decimals
In this math worksheet, students are introduced to decimals by first studying pattern blocks showing a number with tens, ones and tenths. Students locate decimals on number lines and rulers and shade decimal pictures. Students compare...
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Understanding Equivalent Fractions
In this understanding equivalent fractions worksheet, 5th graders use a computer program for instruction, then answer 15 questions about equivalent fractions.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers
Adding and subtracting mixed numbers need the same attention that regular fractions do by finding a common denominator. If you plan to use a vertical line-up of the fractions then this video is for you. It just introduces this method, it...
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Writing a Fraction 2
Help your class practice writing fractions using this resource. This is a visually-appealing and motivating way to help learners practice this skill.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Increasing and Decreasing Quantities by a Percent
As part of a study of percent and percent change, learners first complete an assessment task with several percent change problems. They then complete an activity using cards to create a diagram expressing percent increases and decreases...
Bowland
Mystery Tours – Plan Your Tour
Everyone loves a vacation and a set of three activities has groups planning a tour of the U.K. using given distance, time, and price data. They solve a variety of problems related to the trip and produce a report on the success of the trip.
Bowland
Explorers – Patrol Services
Far out — plan a trip to space! Aspiring mathematicians steer a space vehicle through an asteroid field, calculate currency exchanges to buy provisions, and determine placement of charges to blow up asteroids. Along the way, they learn...
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Understanding Fractions
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math lesson, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways to...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Fifth graders describe parts of a whole as a fraction, decimal and a percent. In this math lesson, 5th graders practice converting fractions to decimals by dividing. Additionally, students explain how decimals are converted to percents.
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Finding half
Studentts comprehend how to find half of an object. They divide groups of items in half and students complete a worksheet on halves. Students read "Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! as an introduction to fractions. They watch as the teacher writes...
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Introduction to Percentages
In this percentages instructional activity, students are introduced to the concept of percentages as another way to represent fractions and decimals. Students read the instructions and examples and solve 20 problems. This is an online...
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Understanding Fractions
Learners explore the parts of an orange to develop an understanding of the addition and subtraction of fractions. The concept of representing parts of a whole by dividing an object into smaller pieces is experienced in this hands-on...
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Cookie Dough Equivalence
There's nothing better than using a cooking lesson plan to teach about fractions! In this clever lesson plan, young chefs must determine the proper amounts of ingredients while using a standard measuring cup. The recipe is embedded in...