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Piecing it Together: Adding & Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. They "fish" for and solve a number of fraction problems requiring adding, subtracting, finding equivalent fractions, and using mixed numbers.
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Problem Solving Use a Picture

For Students 1st - 2nd
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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Ocean Fractions - Parts of a Set

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this fraction activity, students circle the fraction that shows which part of each part of 4 items is shaded. They examine the sets which are made up of clip art pictures of sea creatures. They write the fraction that shows the part...
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Funny Fish Fractions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this fraction worksheet, students circle the fraction that shows what part of each of 4 sets of sea creatures is shaded. They fill in the fraction that names the portion of the set that is shaded in the last 4 sets.
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The Divider (whole number remainders)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the lesson to support division of whole numbers where there is either no remainder or whole number remainders. They are able to slit division problems into parts using known multiplication and division facts.
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Fractions of a whole

For Students K - 2nd
For this fractions worksheet, students count the part of the whole fraction that is colored. Students count 2 problems where they count colored crescent moons.
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Fraction Circles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders receive a fraction circle and show how each different part makes a whole. Students compare the different fractions that make up a whole. Students choose 2 fractions which are inside a bucket and they compare them both...
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Grade 1 Fractions: Fractions #2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this fractions worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple question online interactive quiz about fractional parts of a whole. Students tell the correct number of equal parts that are shown in each figure.
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Finding a Fraction of a Fraction

For Teachers 5th
Teach your math class to determine the value of fractions. The group will explore how to break a fractional part into smaller pieces, which helps strengthen their understanding of the part/whole relationship of fractions. A written...
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New: Fun with Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine that the larger the denominator the more parts the whole is being divided into. They use fractions to communicate and compare parts of the whole. They discover what the numerator and denominator of a fraction...
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Hershey Chocolate Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
In order for students to acquire knowledge about math concepts, and in particular fractions, they need concrete ways to practice an abstract concept.¿¿¿ Using Hershey bars builds on prior knowledge as most students have probably...
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Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a worksheet.  For this fractions lesson, students review their knowledge of fractions, define equivalent fractions, see examples of equivalent fractions and practice making equivalent fractions.
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Half- Thirds- Quarters

For Students 2nd
A one page worksheet for early fraction learners. They check 3 diagrams in which a shape is analyzed and the indicated part is marked as: one half, one third, or one quarter.
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Represent Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 22 problems in which a fraction is written to describe the shaded parts of a whole. Students also draw pictures to illustrate fractions.
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Picture Board

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
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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Atlantean Dodgeball

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Develop ratios within sporting games. Class members watch a video about dodgeball and see how coaches compare the scores. Pupils then work with ratios to compare the scores throughout the tournament. Using their knowledge of ratios, they...
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Fraction Location on Number Line

For Students 3rd Standards
Once your class has mastered the identification of fractions, have them locate fractions on a number line. This sheet reinforces interval sizes of parts included in a whole, and directly relates to the standards associated with Common...
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Fractions

For Students 6th
In this fractions learning exercise, 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....
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Fractions, Decimals and Percents

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe parts of a whole as a fraction, decimal and a percent. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders practice converting fractions to decimals by dividing. Additionally, students explain how decimals are converted to...
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Fractions: How Many? (2)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions instructional activity, students solve 14 problems in which a fractional part of a whole is calculated. Problems are written in word form. Example: How many fifths are there in four whole ones?
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Divide and Conquer

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze responses to different types of problems. Using pictures and diagrams, they explore and model the division of fractions. Students examine situations that call for division whether with the whole numbers or with...
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To Be (Half) Or Not To Be (Half)

For Teachers 1st
First graders demonstrate various ways to represent and verify a whole or set separated in two, three, or four equal parts. Using interlocking cubes, Students model a part of a whole or a part of a set. They use appropriate tools and...
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Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and Big Hungry Bear Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create a fruit salad using pieces of fruit cut in halves. In this early childhood lesson plan, students discover the concept of half and whole. Students experience this concept in a hands-on activity in which they cut fruit...
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Fractions

For Teachers K
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of activities to identify the fraction parts and the symbols they represent. As a class they explore different fractions using unifix cubes, then use the cubes to build and discuss the...

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