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Multiplying Fractions
Fourth graders reflect on what fractions represent and visualize the fraction multiplication process. They reinforce what they have learned through practicing multiplication of fractions.
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack Pizza Fractions
Students explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.
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Fractions and Decimals
Learners convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra lesson, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.
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Fractions and Decimals
In this fractions and decimals activity, learners convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.
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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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Candy Bar Fractions
Students explore the relationship between caloric expenditure and exercise, and see a real world use for fractions as they relate to daily life.
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Number theory and fractions word search
In this number theory and fractions worksheet, students search for words representing number theory and fractions in a word search. Students search for 15 words.
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Adding And Subtracting Fractions
Fifth graders practice adding and subtracting fractions in this Math lesson for the fifth grade classroom. The lesson uses a word problem involving snack food ingredients that is sure to please any hungry student. State standards for...
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Word Search Y5: Fractions
In this fractions learning exercise, students find and circle 15 mathematical terms associated with fractions in a word search puzzle.
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Equivalent forms of Fractions
Fourth graders use kidspiration software to demonstrate understanding of the concept of equivalent fractions. Using a combination of manipulatives, computer software and writing teachers can easily assess student mastery of number sense.
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Regents Exam Questions: Rationalizing Denominators 1
In this rationalizing worksheet, students simplify expressions containing rational numbers. They identify equivalent expressions containing fractions and square roots. This four-page worksheet contains 16 multiple-choice...
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Naming Fractional Parts of a Whole
Third graders complete a worksheet. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders review fraction vocabulary, use the SmartBoard to divide fractions and complete stations where they work with fractional parts of a whole.
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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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Converting Fractions to Decimals
For this converting fractions worksheet, 5th graders study the given fractions and then write the decimal equivalent beside each fraction. Students solve 21 problems.
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Proper Fractions
Fourth graders play the 'Naming Fractions' game, where they enter the proper fraction equivalent to a colored section. They go to the Mathfrog website and select 'Naming Fractions'. Students use the keyboard to enter the fraction...
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Comparing Fractions
Fifth graders differentiate between large and small fractions using drawings to represent the value. The lesson includes written dialogue for teachers tell students. The author recommends the use of fraction tiles for manipulatives.
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Hands On: Tenths and Hundredths
For this fractions worksheet, students read 6 story problems in which fractions and equivalent fractions are converted. No addition or subtraction is needed; students simply write a fraction that corresponds to the problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Running to School
The object of this activity is to compute how far Rosa ran to school. Given in the exercise is the fractional number of miles between home and school and the fractional distance Rosa ran. The commentary shows several ways to have your...
Inside Mathematics
Two Solutions
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
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Plastic Building Blocks
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
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Ratio and Proportion
Do these items have the same ratio? Through a learning contract, pupils master proportions by practicing proportions via word problems, graphs, and with manipulatives. An exit ticket checks for understanding at the end of the...
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Rational Numbers on the Number Line
Individuals learn how to plot rational numbers on the number line in the sixth lesson plan of a 21-part module. They identify appropriate units and determine opposites of rational numbers.
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Half
In this problem solving thirteen ways worksheet, students observe squares that are divided into eight equal parts and solve thirteen ways to divide them into halves. Students color thirteen problems.
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Mars Fraction Hunt
Young scholars use fractions and words to find a coded message and the first student to solve the message wins a candy bar.