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Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Class members discover how to extend division to fractions to mixed numbers. Individuals first review how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and then apply division strategies learned in previous lessons. A memory game tests...
Curated OER
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. In this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
Virginia Department of Education
Modeling Division of Fractions
Provide a meaningful context for learning about the division of fractions with this upper-elementary math instructional activity. Presented with a simple, real-world problem, young mathematicians work in small groups to develop visual...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Decimals and Fractions
Reinforce the concept of fractions and decimals as part of a whole with a instructional activity that begins with a mixed review, then goes into a three problem guided practice, and ends with a collaborative activity. The guided practice...
Curated OER
The Math Of African Music
Learners practice rhythms and fractions on African drums in this Music lesson mixing Math skills and music notation. The lesson also includes ideas for assessment and state and national benchmarks met.
Curated OER
Arithmetic: Fractions and Percentages
Young mathematicians review the basic operations needed for addition and subtraction of fractions. They review the rules for addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator, how to change them if the denominators are...
Curated OER
Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Explore the concept of fractions and decimals! In this fractions and decimals lesson, pupils use fraction tiles to express fractions. They play a fraction review basketball game where when a team gets a question correct they get to shoot...
Curated OER
Subtraction of Mixed Numbers
Students subtract mixed numbers that require regrouping and have a difference less than fifty.
Curated OER
Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers
Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
Curated OER
My Worksheet - Multiplying Fractions
Upper elementary schoolers investigate the concept of multiplying fractions with the help of a handout and a treat of brownies. They work on a worksheet for a short while and then progress to multiplying a chain of terms. Then the...
Virginia Department of Education
Modeling Multiplication of Fractions
Multiply your understanding of multiplying fractions. A short lesson teaches pupils how to multiply fractions. By using fraction models, they get a better understanding of the concept.
Curated OER
M&M Math
Students research number values by participating in a candy exercise. In this math function lesson, students utilize baking ingredients to create cookies and multiply how many M&M's will go into the batch if you want a certain amount...
Curated OER
M&M Math
Students plan and make the M&M cookies, tally M&M's by color while eating cookie, and completing worksheet using math skills.
Curated OER
Integer Operation Review
Students review integer operations. For this math lesson, students utilize the interactive white board. They drag phrases into the correct spot on a web. They complete problems individually to check the classes work.
Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching
Ratio and Proportion
Middle schoolers review the definition and rules for equivalent fractions. Additionally, they are introduced to equivalent ratios. They write examples of ratios from the board, and they come to the board to write the correct equivalent...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sore Throats, Variation 2
What does math have to do with a sore throat? When you mix water and salt you have a great review of how to represent proportional relationships by an equation or graph. Here the proportions of the mixtures may be different, but the...
Curated OER
Multiplication
Students practice their multiplication facts by reinforcement and repetition. Students write facts in their math journals, and use labeled soccer ball and deck of cards to practice multiplying by "number of the day." Play continues until...
Illinois State Board of Education
Solar System
Aspiring astronomers solve problems involving mixed units of the same attribute, including time, money, length, and area. They convert large numbers into scientific notation, then compute and compare ratios to explain why drawing...
Curated OER
Operations with Decimals
Help your learners get practice with operations involving decimals. They will follow prescribed steps that require them to use mixed operations to solve problems with decimals. Great for practice after pupils have had comprehensive...
Curated OER
Half of a Half
After your math classes have been introduced to fractions (especially those with denominators of two, four, and eight), introduce them to fractions on a number line with this lesson plan. Using a meter length of tape, show your class...
Curated OER
Fraction Food Frenzy
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
Curated OER
Estimating with Rational Numbers
Learners explore the concept of rounding. In this rounding lesson, students round fractions and mixed numbers. Learners estimate the sums, differences, products, and quotients of rounded fractions and mixed numbers.
Curated OER
Family Staples: Hide and Seek Pancakes
Students cook rolled pancakes and practice culinary skills that promote an integration in a variety of foods. In this cooking lesson plan, students develop the skill of properly measuring and mixing ingredients . Students then gather...
Curated OER
Comparing and Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions
The comparison and ordering of positive and negative fractions is the focus of this math lesson. Sixth graders are given one card each that has a fraction written on it, and they must put themselves into the proper order in a "human...