PBS
Pbs: Area Models for Multiplication of Fractions
Use area models to show a visual representation of the product of two fractions. This interactive exercise focuses on multiplying fractions and reducing them when possible.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modeling a Fraction Multiplication Word Problem
This video [2:31] illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions that requires students to find an unknown product based on a comparison of two quantities. One of the world's largest insects, the Goliath beetle, is...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication With Equal Groups
This video presents a visual model for solving a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions. The problem asks students to use the amount of bamboo that a panda eats in an hour to determine how much he eats in a quarter of an...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers Visually
Use area models, number lines, and tape diagrams to multiply a whole number times a fraction. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication Using Arrays
This video illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions using an array to model the solution visually. The problem involves puffins, arctic birds that live in colonies and fish to feed their young.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction and Mixed Number Division Using Arrays
This video illustrates how to use an array as a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions and mixed numbers. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular fennec fox den based on its...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf 1,000 Is Half of 2,000
This task is about an online mathematics organization that is trying, over a four-year period, to generate 2,000 math problems that cover all grades. This real-life modeling task could serve as a summative exercise that draws on many...
GeoGebra
Geo Gebra: Area Model: Multiplying Fractions
Explore this interactive to visualize what it means to multiply two fractions together. Use the sliders to change the numerators and denominators and move one fraction bar image on top of the other. The product is represented by the area...
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Subtract and Simplify Fractions With Circle Models
Use this interactive site from Visual Fractions to practice subtraction with fractions using circles. You will need to answer the questions with mixed numbers in lowest terms.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Fraction Subtraction With Circles
Use this site to learn how to subtract fractions using circles at this site from Visual Fractions. You will receive immediate feedback on your answers.
The Math League
The Math League: What Is a Fraction?
This tutorial helps students to understand fractions. It explains what denominators and numerators are using simple graphics.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Rectangle Tangle
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fractional part skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Rice University
More Fun Fractions
In this site, pattern blocks are used to explore fractional relationships among shapes.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Find Grampy
This learning game challenges students to find Grampy by typing the correct fractional part for his hiding place.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Practice Run
Sharpen your logic and fraction skills while working on this challenge. Solution.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
abcteach
Abcteach: Fractions
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of teacher-created fraction activities, patterns, and manipulatives that are printable. Includes flashcards, worksheets and a take-home project with fractions for both primary and elementary.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Multiply Fractions With Circles
Use circles to learn and practice multiplying fractions at this site from Visual Fractions. You will receive immediate feedback on each of your answers, and explanations are available for each question.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Pumpkin Pie Problem
On this one page website sharpen your logic, graphing and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Other
Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Fractions
Compare a division problem with whole numbers to a similar problem about dividing fractions in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a peer talking about a fraction problem that involves equal groups, with the number of...
PBS
Pbs: Approximating Square Roots of Nonperfect Squares
Visualize a strategy for approximating the square roots of nonperfect squares through modeling. This video focuses on a ratio, the number of extra tiles over the number of tiles for the next square that will give you a fractional...