Noyce Foundation
Photographs
Scaling needs to be picture perfect. Pupils use proportional reasoning to find the missing dimension of a photo. Class members determine the sizes of paper needed for two configurations of pictures in the short assessment task.
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It's a Family Affair!
Sixth graders review the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders turn fractions into decimals using division and move the decimal for a percentage. They complete a corresponding...
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All About Ratios
Students investigate the use of multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems including equivalent ratios and rates.
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Introduction to Decimals
In this math worksheet, pupils 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. Pupils compare...
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Shade The Fraction
In this math worksheet, students shade the figures using the fraction of 1/2. The answers are not given but the sheet can be modified for other fractions.
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Fraction Test
In this fraction test instructional activity, students solve the 6 equivalent fraction problems. Students multiply the fractions against the whole numbers in the 11 problems. Students simplify the last set of 7 fractions.
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Fraction Worksheet 1: Missing Numbers
In this fractions worksheet, students view fraction equivalents and find the missing numerator or denominator. Answers are found by clicking a link. An excellent in-class activity, or homework assignment.
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Converting fraactions and percents
Sixth graders practice the conversion of percents and fractions. They focus on the fact of both fractions and percents are part of a whole. In the independent practice the students also work with solving proportions.
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Fra-Per-Dec
Students explore the concept of ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions. For this ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions lesson, students play a card game where students must collect 5 cards with equivalent...
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Introducing the Concept: Rates
Sixth graders explore rates as a specific type of ratio, using visual examples of unit rates and unit prices to increase comprehension. They also practice solving problems that are modeled by the instructor. The well-scripted lesson plan...
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Finding Fractional Parts Of A Set
In this finding fractional parts of a set worksheet, students, working with a partner, problem solve seven word problems and equations involving fractional parts.
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Fraction Pattern Blocks
Seventh graders practice using pattern blocks. In this pre-algebra lesson plan, 7th graders complete tasks that require them to compare fractions, make fractions equivalent, and add fractions.
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Getting Percentible
This unit explores the connections between percentages, decimals, and fractions. It focuses on strategies for solving problems involving percentages and applies these strategies to real life contexts.
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Fraction Clue Box
Learners distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....
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Fraction Bead Necklaces
Fifth graders explore fractions of whole numbers as they make fraction bead necklaces.
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Fraction Pizza
Pupils, with a partner, examine the relationship of fractions to whole numbers through the use of Fraction Pizza software by Panasonic.
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Going Whole Hog
Students participate in a game in which they compare fractions and graph the fractions.
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What Are the Odds?
Middle schoolers identify and interpret various ways of expressing probability as a decimal, fraction, percent, or ratio. They solve problems based on probability as they apply to real world applications.
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Adding Mixed Numbers (Different Denominator)
In this math instructional activity, students add the problems with the different denominators in the form of mixed numbers. The answers are also available.
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Ornithology and Real World Science
Double click that mouse because you just found an amazing instructional activity! This cross-curricular Ornithology instructional activity incorporates literature, writing, reading informational text, data collection, scientific inquiry,...
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How Old is Your Money?
Elementary learners explore coin mint dates. First, they listen to the book Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst. They then sort a collection of coins according to their mint date and put them in order from oldest...
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Broken-Heart Matching Game
Students use this fun game to practice, reinforce, or apply a wide variety of skills around Valentine's Day. Each students receives half a heart with zig-zag cuts made of pink construction paper with a piece of information. Their job is...
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Finding Parts with Division
For this fraction division worksheet, students learn to find parts to complete division problems. Students write division sentences to help them find the parts.
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers
in this math worksheet, students combine the factors of mixed numbers in order to get the correct products. The answers are also accessible.