Illustrative Mathematics
Explaining Fraction Equivalence with Picture
Visual models are a great tool for demonstrating the concept of equivalent fractions. Given two pictures, young mathematicians first identify each fraction and then write an explanation for why they are equivalent. Use as a guided...
Lakeshore Learning
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Math can be satisfying for the mind and the stomach! Incorporate slices of pizza into your fractions lesson with a set of informative resources. After a brief guided lesson on comparing and ordering fractions, young mathematicians...
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Pizza Fractions
Students are introduced to fractions by completing 2 pages of problems with a pizza theme. They complete a chart where they name the fractional part they see in pizzas, then shade the pizzas to solve 1o word problems.
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Finding Fractional Parts Using an Area Model
Students explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Students complete a division...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Two Types of Division Problems
Students discover the two types of division problems. In this number division lesson plan, students identify repeated subtraction and sharing division problems. Students create word problems utilizing the two different types...
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Shapes
Students examine various shapes and discover each part is the total of counterparts. In groups, they combine parts to equal a whole and divide numerous shapes into various parts. They practice drawing shapes and writing them in a...
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Identifying Fractions (2 of 6)
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
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Identifying Fractions (4 of 6)
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
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Fractions: Writing in Words and Numbers
In this math worksheet, students write the names of 6 fractions using words and the 6 fractions using numbers. They can show the answers to this worksheet if they complete it online.
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Fun Fraction Worksheet
For this fraction practice worksheet, students examine a shaded fraction visual that describes fractions as parts of whole objects. Students respond to 2 questions about shaded fractions.
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Reflecting/Writing after a field trip or other experience
Learners reflect on field trips in writing. For this journal writing lesson, students write about a recent experience by using 4 of their senses to tell what they remember. They turn these into poetry.
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Equivalent Fractions
Students write a fraction to tell what part of a region is shaded, name the numerator and denominator of a fraction and identify equivalent fractions.
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Equivalent Fractions
If you are looking for a simple way to review equivalent fractions, this is a great resource. Using a visual means and a series of examples, learners review this skill. There is a worksheet provided and a prompt to encourage pupils to...
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EZ Fractions
Students become familiar with fractions, and have a meaningful experience to relate them to. They write fractions, and identify numerators and denominators.
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Comparing Ratios
In this comparing ratios instructional activity, students solve and complete 3 different problems using the screens shown. First, they write a ratio that compares the shaded part to unshaded part illustrated. Then, students use the same...
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Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 2 different types of problems related to science and fractions. First, they determine which fraction the whole part shaded and patterned is represented in each picture. Then,...
Gecko Mathematics
Gecko Mathematics: Multiplying Unit Fractions
Make learning visible! Have your mathematicians follow along as you use paper strips to demonstrate the concept of multiplying unit fractions. Then, offer a different way of solving the problem using a number line. Finally, introduce the...
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Number Sense and Operations
In this number sense and operations learning exercise, 7th graders solve 15 different types of problems that include estimation and expanded notation. First, they simplify various equations by following the order of operations. Then,...
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Identifying Fractions (1 of 6)
In this identifying fractions activity, students examine 11 pictures, record the fraction shown, and write the words that represent the fractions.
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Pizza Fractions
Students investigate relationships among fractions and use cut out pizzas and fraction circles to compare equivalent fractions. They exchange fractional parts of construction paper pizza circles to use as many different fractional parts...
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Shadow Trackers
Learners use online websites to inquire about the cycle of day and night. In this web based lesson, students are able to see the movement of the sun and Earth. Learners can look at different parts of the Earth as if they were on the Sun...
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Fractions
Fourth graders explore the meaning of equivalent fractions, find equivalent fractions, and explain why the fractions are equal. They share their ideas about equivalent fractions. Students answer the question: "What makes equivalent...
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Third Grade Fraction/Promethean Flip Chart
While just a simple exploration of fractions, this lesson comes with resources to make it a richer experience. Third graders identify fractions, complete worksheets, and use KidPix to make their own fraction pizzas.
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Ratio and Proportion Problems
What is ratio? What is proportion? Two examples are shown before your pupils are given seven problems using either ratio or proportion. Consider having your learners illustrate a selection of the problems provided.