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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 6: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use fraction circles to observe fractions in smaller parts and to complete charting and word problem activities. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete chart problems, word problems, and fraction comparing...
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Equalities And Inequalities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore partitioning and equivalency.
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Locating Rational Numbers on the Number Line

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of locating rational numbers on a number line. In this rational numbers lesson, students change improper fractions to mixed numbers to determine where on a number line the rational number belongs. Students...
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To Be (Half) Or Not To Be (Half)

For Teachers 1st
First graders demonstrate various ways to represent and verify a whole or set separated in two, three, or four equal parts. Using interlocking cubes, Students model a part of a whole or a part of a set. They use appropriate tools and...
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Pizza: Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this identifying fractional parts of pizzas word problems worksheet, students read the word problems, observe groups of three pizzas, and choose the one that illustrates the answer. Students solve 5 problems.
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A Fraction of the Cost

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use various coin denominations to explore the concept of fractions. They demonstrate an understanding of the fractions 1/2 ($.50), 1/4 ($.25), 10ths ($.10) and 20ths ($.05) by using fraction circle pieces to create whole units...
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal worksheet, students change 9 fractions to their equivalent decimal form. The answer key link does not work.
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Understanding Rational Numbers and Proportions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore parts of a whole. In this fraction lesson, students determine what makes a fair share. Working with manipulatives, students solve mathematical problems containing fractions.
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Percent-Decimal-Fraction Chart Worksheet

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this percent-decimal-fraction worksheet, students complete a table where one component is given and they find the other two missing equivalent figures, a percent, a decimal or a fraction. The problems on this worksheet are at an 8th...
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Fraction Strips

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore number sense by participating in a class fraction game. For this number value lesson, students utilize strips of paper with fractions written on them and conduct a trivia game in which teams challenge each other....
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A Fraction of the Possibilities

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students review the conversion of fractions to decimals, develop strategies to compare fractions perform complex calculations using ratio techniques similar to the construction of fractions.
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Fraction Multiplication and Area

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding the area in fractions learning exercise, students read information about area and the formula, view examples, and write multiplication sentences that match pictures. Students solve three problems.
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Something Fishy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Robert Harris works and modern photographs. They compare fishing in the past and the present. They use their knowledge of equivalent fractions to play a version of the game "Go Fish".
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Common Denominator Worksheet 1, Level 2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding the equivalent denominators learning exercise, students read pairs of fractions with uncommon denominators and convert them to fractions with like denominators. Students solve 120 problems. 
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Fraction Tag

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in an equivalent fraction tag game. Pupils who are tagged have to call out an equivalent fraction to the person unfreezing them.
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Fractions: Equivalent

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students look for the fractions that are equivalent by correctly calculating the missing numerator using multiplication.
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"NSN, Fractions/Decimals" Investigations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in a "layered" unit of discovery. There are three levels of potential learning opportunities, in the spirit of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (bronze, silver, gold). The lesson is based upon fractions.
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8th Grade Math Reducing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine whether given fractions can be reduced, and if so, complete the reduction. They write in their Math Journals on the prompt "What does it mean to count something?"
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Shots, Standings, and Shopping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Rates and ratios can easily be applied to real-world situations. Learners explore a series of websites in order to procure comparable data. They define ratios and rates, view videos, and use the internet to explore how ratios and rates...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson plan on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Fractions and Ribbons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. For this long division lesson, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This lesson provides a script for the teacher.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students add and subtract fractions and multiply and divide fractions using pattern blocks.
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Mars Fraction Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gain practice in the use of fractions, changing fractions, using equivalent fractions, and paying attention to detail. They divide words into fractional parts. This is a fun way for kids to work with fractions.
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Equivalent Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together matching numbers on index cards. They must match numbers in different forms, such a fractions and percentages. They compete with other groups in the class to get the most correct.