Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Rename in Lowest Terms
Practice finding the lowest term name for a variety of different fractions using a number line.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Modeling Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Detailed lesson plan for multiplying and dividing fractions using visual models such as a number line or fraction bars.
PBS
Pbs: Logical Leaps: Graphing Inequalities: Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals
In this interactive, use logic to solve three riddles involving a jumping frog competition. Then, using knowledge of inequalities and rational numbers, place the frogs in the correct range from 0 to 5 on a number line. The fractions,...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Ordering and Computing With Negative Fractions and Decimals
This lesson plan allows students to practice comparing and ordering rational numbers on a number line as well as computing with fractions and decimals. It provides an assessment plan and attachments for the lesson's activities.
PBS
Pbs: Logical Leaps: Graphing Inequalities: Fractions and Decimals From 0 to 1
In this interactive, use logic to solve three riddles involving high-jump performers in a flea circus. Then, using knowledge of inequalities, place the fleas in the appropriate range on a vertical number line. Numbers are randomized so...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Musical Fractions
In this instructional activity, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nbt What's My Number?
The purpose of this task is for students to reason about base-ten numbers on the number line in a way that will require them to use what they know about place value. Students first represent addition and subtraction on the number line in...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Equivalent Fractions Pointer
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line as you color in the fraction.
Other
Active Maths Limited: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
Here are two excellent, interactive, teaching resources that visually demonstrate equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: The Number System 6.ns.1 Worksheets
Print or create worksheets or flashcards to assess students' understanding of dividing fractions.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Decimals
Do you know what a decimal is and how it is related to fractions? Find out and practice your skills playing the related interactive games.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Fraction Models
Identify and create equivalent fractions using visual models. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Find 2/3
This simple-looking problem reveals much about how well students understand unit fractions as well as representing fractions on a number line. Aligns with 3.NF.A.2/CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.a Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Think Math
Think Math offers a collection of 43 KET-produced resources from Math at the Core: Middle School, including 17 Scale City videos and interactives about proportional reasoning, 14 Wild Fractions animations and games that feature visual...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pearl Diver
Play a fast-paced video game that involves finding rational numbers on the number line. This game from Math Snacks focuses on using what you know about positive and negative numbers and fractions to place them correctly on the variable...
Other
Resources for Implementation: Flower Gardens
A instructional activity that teaches students about fractions by locating them on a number line.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Which Is Closer to 1?
Students find which is closer to 1 on the number line, 4/5 or 5/4. Aligns with 3.NF.A.2/CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1 Standard 2. Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Closest to 1/2
Students find which number is closest to 1/2. Aligns with 3.NF.A.2/CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1 Standard 2. Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Fraction Counting
Third graders develop their understanding of fractions through counting unit fractions on a number line.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Find 1 Starting From 5/3, Assessment Variation
This is the third of three summative assessment tasks for 3.NF.2 that progress in difficulty. Each requires that students understand a fraction as a number on the number line and represent fractions on a number line diagram. Aligns with...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Running to School
This is the easiest problem in a series of three tasks involving fraction multiplication that can be solved with pictures or number lines. Aligns with 5.NF.B.6.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Half of a Recipe
This is the third problem in a series of three tasks involving fraction multiplication that can be solved with pictures or number lines. Aligns with 5.NF.B.6.