Ohio Department of Education
Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Addition and Subtraction Pick n Mix 2
Fourth graders practice a wide range of strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems containing decimal fractions. They add and subtract fractions, decimals and integers while generalizing the properties of operations with...
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Giving it 100%
Students build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent lesson, students recognize equivalent forms of fractions, decimals, and...
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Introduction to Decimals
In this math worksheet, students are introduced to decimals by first studying pattern blocks showing a number with tens, ones and tenths. Students locate decimals on number lines and rulers and shade decimal pictures. Students compare...
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Measure Your Pencil
Fifth graders use concepts of measurement to record the dimensions of a pencil. The unit of a pencil is used to compare it as part of a larger measurement like a yard. Students convert equivalent fractions accurately. Students also...
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Shots, Standings, and Shopping
Rates and ratios can easily be applied to real-world situations. Learners explore a series of websites in order to procure comparable data. They define ratios and rates, view videos, and use the internet to explore how ratios and rates...
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Estimating With Fire
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra instructional activity, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Fractions
Students practice measurement. In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small groups.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Students practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. In this decimals lesson plan, students use grid paper and money to learn how to add and subtract decimals.
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
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Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
Students relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
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Fractions: Mud Pie Math
Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives activity, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...
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Arithmetic: Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Learners recall word problems that involve place value along with conversion of decimals to fractions. Included are hundreds, tens, units, tenths, hundredths and thousandths. They independently work on a variety of equations converting...
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Fractions in Shapes
First graders explore fractions with manipulatives. For this fraction lesson, 1st graders use paper foods such as sandwiches and pizza in order to find halves, thirds, fourths, eighths, and more. This lesson is divided up into 3 tiers...
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Ordering and Computing with Negative Fractions and Decimals
Seventh graders explore the concept of computing negative fractions and decimals. In this negative fractions and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare ordering positive fractions to ordering negative fractions. Students use mirrors to see...
Virginia Department of Education
Scientific Notation
Writing a number is all in the notation. The resource introduces the class to scientific notation. Pupils learn the process of taking a very large or small number in standard form and write it in scientific notation. To practice,...
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Plotting Numbers and Test
Sixth graders create a human number line. They determine the correct placement of various numbers ranging from -4 to 4. Additionally, they will determine the placement of numbers written as fractions and/or decimals.
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Comparing Negative Fractions, Mixed Numbers and Decimal
Seventh graders explore the concept of negative rational numbers. In this negative rational numbers lesson, 7th graders discuss similarities between positive and negative rational numbers. Students predict what rational numbers lie...
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Tumbling Cubes
Students compare fractions and decimals while playing a game and order fractions and decimals found on the number cubes to create a number line. They then play a game called the Fraction Decimal Toss.
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Candy Machine
Using the concept of a candy vending machine, young mathematicians explore the sugar ratios found in different types of candy. Using the provided information, class members calculate and compare different ratios in order to find the...
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Fraction Facts
Students are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information from the...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Classifying Figures on the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders use estimation to solve word problems. In this fractions lesson, 5th graders decide whether or not an answer to a work problem is reasonable by applying their knowledge of fractions, decimals and estimation. This lesson...
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Feeding Pets
Students explore and compare fractions. Using a fraction strip, they find common denominators, convert fractions, and find fractions between other fractions. Students work in groups or independently to change fractions to decimals.
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Roll a Decimal
Third graders take turns rolling the die, and selects an appropriate place to put the digit that was rolled in order to create a number with the largest value possible. They compete by trying to roll the highest valued number with the die.