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Multiplying Fractions
Learners investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the...
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Math: Divide and Conquer - Equivalent Fractions
Young scholars engage in hands-on activities and observe videos to develop fraction skills. In one activity, they create "paper pizzas" complete with original toppings. By swapping pieces, students display whole and unique-looking pizzas.
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MS Math Dividing Fractions
Seventh graders practice dividing fractions. As a class, 7th graders review multiplication problems and then use a model for dividing whole numbers to discover how to divide fractions. After exploration, the teacher demonstrates the...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
For this fractions worksheet, students practice adding and subtracting thirty-three fraction math and word problems. Students check their answers online as they go.
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Equivalent Fractions
Seventh graders study equivalent fractions. They explore equivalent fractions in a story problem. After a discussion of strategies, 7th graders determine how to compare and simplify fractions. To reinforce the class discussion,...
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Cuisenaire Fractions
Students study fractions by comparing rations using Cuisenaire rods. They make predictions, measure lengths using Cuisenaire rods and explain their answers. Next, they discuss the relationship of the different rods in terms of their...
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Fantastic Fractions
Learners work in small groups to find pictures that represent the fractions 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4. They paste their examples onto bulletin board paper and share their results with the rest of the class.
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Skittle Around with Fraction and Percentages
Fifth graders investigate the interchangeable relationship betweeen fractions and percents. They discuss the concepts using teacher provided questions. Then sutdents work in cooperative groups to maximize scaffolding.
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Percents to Fractions and Decimals
Seventh graders practice converting percentages to decimals. Through guided practice, they work to solve problems involving converting fractions to decimals. Working in pairs, 7th graders compete to be the first to solve the problem...
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Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators, 2
Students use several examples to create a method for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. They present these methods to the class and then practice applying methods to sample problems.
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Worksheet: Ordering Decimals and Fractions
For this ordering decimals and fractions worksheet, students rewrite fractions in the same unit and then place them in sequential order. A "how to" example is given, with step by step instructions. Eight problems are provided. Students...
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Writing Equivalent Fractions
Fifth graders work to find the fractions that are equal to one another. They use a visual pie graph to show different values. Students are able to see how fractions can look different, yet have the same value.
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Percentages and Fractions of Amounts
In this math worksheet, students change percents to fractions on five problems. Students complete a table. Students find a given percent of five numbers. They complete five story problems involving percents.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Students develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. They search for and generalize patterns.
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Topsy-Turvy Math With Rational Numbers
Fourth graders complete a worksheet. As a whole class, 4th graders hear a lecture and complete a worksheet on factors, multiplicative inverses and reciprocals, finding the quotient of two fractions and the division of fractions to...
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Fractions and Decimals
For this fractions and decimals worksheet, students convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.
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Changing Fractions to Percents
For this online math worksheet, middle schoolers practice changing fractions into percents. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Fractions and Interval Notation
In this fractions/interval notation worksheet, learners write expressions as single fractions, complete problems with nonzero real numbers with unknown values and write sets in interval notation.
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Number: Fractions
Students explore equivalencies. In this decimals and fractions lesson, students examine number relationships and patterns as they compare whole numbers to decimals. Students complete a worksheet that requires them to convert...
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Fractions: word problems
In this fractions worksheet, students solve word problems containing fraction problems of least to greatest, measurements, class counting, and more. Students complete 8 problems total.
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Using Recipes To Reinforce Fractions
Learners calculate fractions used in various food recipes in this Math lesson with real world applications. The lesson is geared towards upper elementary students but can be adapted for various levels of learners. State math standards...
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Fractions to Percent
In this fraction learning exercise, 6th graders change fractions to percent. Students complete 10 matching questions connecting the given fraction to its correct percentage amount.
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Patterns with Decimals
Fifth graders are given a set of manipulatives to use to develop patterns. In groups, they follow the directions to determine which blocks go with which pattern and put them into the correct sequence. To end the lesson, they complete a...