Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Compare Parts of a Whole
Given a set of fractions students will be able to compare unit fractions by using models to determine that the more equal parts there are in the whole, the smaller each part will be. This instructional activity includes a detailed plan,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Fraction of a Whole
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on determining what part of a whole has been shaded.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: A Whole and Its Parts
Second graders take fractions apart and put them back together to form a whole.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Understanding that when the total number of parts of a whole are the same, fractions can be added.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Completing the Whole Add Together
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The interactive practice problems involve completing the whole by determining what portion of the diagram or fraction are missing to make the whole. When students...
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Cookies for Grampy
The learning game explores fractional parts. Students make whole cookies using fractional pieces.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Understanding Fractions
In this lesson the children will demonstrate parts of a whole using a candy bar (or fruit), and piece of paper. The activities are used as instructional plans to help students better understand shapes and parts of a shape up to a whole....
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Fractions
After viewing a video on fractions, test your knowledge with a quiz. This resource also offers related vocabulary for learners and a lesson plan and teacher guide for instructors.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: North of the Dungeon
Using castles and treasure maps, 2nd graders will learn how fractions are parts of a whole.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: I Would Like to Be a Part of the Group!
Fourth graders will work in teams to discover how to read and write fractions that name a part of a group. The instructional activity will use a fraction pad so students can see how a number names a part of a whole or a part of a group....
Cuemath
Cuemath: Fractions
A comprehensive guide for learning all about fractions with definitions, types of fractions, solved examples, and practice questions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Musical Fractions
In this lesson plan, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.
Other
Partner Square Painting: The Whole and Its Parts
Kids will have fun snapping chalk lines onto paper and then painting in the parts. Can be used as a way to teach parts and their relation to the whole or even more complex as fractions.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Fractions Overview
Brush up on your math skills relating to fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Fractions
The practice problems examine fractions, ratios, and decimals. Students choose which concept they would like to review and then answer the corresponding 10 questions. Solutions are provided for incorrect answers.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Decimals
The mathematics resource introduces decimals as parts of a whole.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Cuisenaire Fractions [Pdf]
Students will use Cuisenaire rods to determine the parts of a whole.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Equating an integer with a whole number for these purposes, this lesson explains how to multiply fractions by an integer. Provides problems and games to work on this skill.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: What's a Fraction
Use this interactive lesson to learn about fractions. You will find equivalent fractions, compare fractions, and more. Immediate feedback is given to your answers. Links to related videos.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Fantastic Fractions"
The students will use sugar-free Gummy bears to identify fractional parts of the whole. The students will create a graph using the information obtain.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators
The purpose of this task is to help students realize there are different ways to add mixed numbers and is most appropriate for use in an instructional setting. The two primary ways one can expect students to add are converting the mixed...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fractions
Students learn about partitioning shapes and fractions. The resource consists of notes and practice problems.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Find Grammy
The learning game explores fractional parts. Students look for Grammy by identifying the fractional distance between the beginning and end of the hedge.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relate Fractions to 1
Practice with fractional parts related to one whole.