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Picture Board
Learners divide a poster board so everyone gets the same amount of area to decorate. Youngsters talk about the different ways to divide a rectangle. They measure their lines to make sure that each piece is equal and then decorate their...
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Fractions and Whole Units
In this online math instructional activity, students concentrate on completing a variety of math problems including changing three given parts to whole units, four money problems, shading in four rectangle math equations and filling in...
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The Whole is More Than Half
Learners explore number sense by completing a food related fraction activity. In this parts of a whole lesson, students utilize a graham cracker to divide and identify what a quarter, third, or half looks like. Learners eat their snack...
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Chocolate Bar Math
How many ways can you use a chocolate bar to engage mathematical reasoning? This slideshow gives you seven to choose from. Part/whole, fractions, counting, and using chocolate bars as arrays are only a few. Note: This is a presentation...
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.
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Problem Solving Use a Picture
In this problem solving activity, students learn to use a picture to find a fraction and compare two fractions. Students read 4 story problems about fractional parts of a whole and solve them by using the picture.
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Fraction Introduction
Introduce fractions as a part/whole relationship. The slides in this resource show whole objects, half objects, and then relate the images to their numeric equivalent. This is a simple and basic introduction that uses a variety of...
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Fraction Shape Amounts
Part/whole relationships mean it's time to practice fractions. This slide-show makes reviewing fractions a colorful and fun activity. Learners work through the first seven slides to identify the shaded amount, solve two parts of a given...
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Fractions
The world of fractions is the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are introduced to terms such as: numerator, denominator, equivalent, and fraction bar. Two test preparation slides are included, as well as a slide that...
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More Complex Fraction Problems
If your fifth graders have mastered fractions, push them to the next level! They multiply fractions by whole numbers and decimals (in the form of money math). The activity provides space for pupils to write out their work, based on two...
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Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator, Assessment Variation
A short, multiple choice assessment that determines your 3rd graders' ability to correctly compare fractions with like denominators. This quiz asks learners to compare two fractions using words, the greater than/less than symbols, and...
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Fraction Card Games
Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (B)
In this adding mixed numbers activity, students find the sums by adding mixed numbers with common denominators and reducing the answer to lowest terms. Students solve 7 problems.
Education Development Center
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
If the fractions don't have a common denominator, make them have one. Learners first read and analyze a conversation of pupils trying to add 2/5 and 1/2. They compare the process of adding fractions to the process of adding quantities...
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Understanding Fractions - Cookbook Comparisons
Learners explore equal fractions in relationship to a whole unit. They fold strips of paper into halves, thirds, etc. and compare them to the first strip which represents a "whole unit." Fractional parts are identified and compared.
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Fractions
Fourth graders use pattern blocks and fraction identification cards to create and identify fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 4th graders identify fractions in a pizza, and make fractions with markers.
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals
Young scholars practice comparing and ordering fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals instructional activity, students examine a decimal place value chart compared to a whole number place...
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Dividing with Fractions
Use paper strips or models to relate division problems to division of fraction problems. Since the materials can be broken up, it helps them to show how they can complete repeated subtraction with fractions and not just whole numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Sums of Mixed Numbers: Split the Addition
Five questions challenge scholars to add mixed numbers. A tool creates a visual model that separates whole numbers from fractions parts. Problem types include fill in the blank, true or false, and discussion.
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Fractions Forever!
Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as...
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Hershey Bar Equivalent Fractions
Fourth and fifth graders explain how to use equivalent fractions. They recognize which fractions are equivalent. Pupils find equivalent fractions.
Math Antics
Working with Parts
Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...
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Chapter 3 Part 2 Test
Learners multiply 9 pairs of fractions and mixed numbers. They divide on six problems. They solve four whole number problems using the distributive property. There are 20 problems total on the page.
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Equivalent Fraction Activities
Spin the wheel of the fraction contraption and learn about equivalent fractions! After constructing their own spinners, kids use printable pizzas to represent fractions that are equal in value.