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Fraction Action
Pupils create fractions using strips of paper and then compare the fractions.
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Dividing a Candy Bar
Fourth graders explore number values by utilizing a candy bar in class. In this fraction lesson, 4th graders divide pizza and candy amongst each other in order to identify parts of a whole and fractions. Students answer several fraction...
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Wholes and Parts
For this fraction parts worksheet, students solve the word problems by finding the parts and wholes for each problem and the fraction that matches the parts and wholes.
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Fractional Terms
Fourth graders define fractional terms. In this fractions instructional activity, 4th graders practice simplifying proper fractions using parts of a pizza. Students use the three-step method and reduce fractions....
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Circle Graphs
Sixth graders interpret, create, and display data in a circle graph. In this circle graph lesson plan, 6th graders use a compass, protractors, pizza boxes, and more to create a circle graph and analyze the data they put into it.
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Subtraction of Mixed Numbers
Students subtract mixed numbers that require regrouping and have a difference less than fifty.
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Basic Sense
Fifth graders add fractions. After a class discussion on real life application of fractions, the teacher uses fractions strips to model adding fractions. In pairs, 5th graders model adding fractions by drawing diagrams. They justify...
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Dance Decisions
For this making decisions worksheet, 5th graders look over two charts/tables involving dance decisions and answer six mathematical questions relating to the charts/tables.
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A Game of Chance
Students explore probability through cooperative group activities and interactive video technique.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Who Wants Pizza? Learn About Fractions
These introductory lessons to fractions provide clear explanations and directions with practice problems. Also includes a "teacher's notes" section with resource and standards information. Each section focuses on a different fractions...
Rice University
Rice University: Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
These introductory lessons on fractions provide clear explanations and directions with interactive practice problems. Also includes a "teacher's notes" section with resource and standards information. Each section focuses on a different...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Share and Share Alike (Equal Parts)
This Five E's AMSTI lesson plan equips young scholars to divide an object into equal parts. A story and interactive whiteboard activity about sharing food demonstrate the idea of equal halves of circles, after which students attempt to...