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Understanding Visual Fractions
Learners can actually see the numerators and denominators as they examine three segmented shapes. For each, they must write a fraction representing the shaded regions of the shape. Only one of these can be simplified, so decide whether...
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Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators
Who has more candy? Learners start by examining a word problem and its visual illustration to determine how Joel's candy numbers compare to Toby's. They fill in the appropriate symbol. Next, mathematicians compare fractions and two...
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Understand a Fraction on a Number Line
Each of these fractions has an accompanying number line, segmented only by lines. Scholars match the fractions to the corresponding number line based on how many total segments (denominator) and the line circled (numerator). This may be...
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Fractions: Part of a Whole
Learners add fractions with like denominators. They add using both fraction strips and numbers. Next, they look at mixed numbers and improper fractions that result from the addition process. This is a good way to understand fractions...
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Fraction Halves
When you cut an object into two equal parts, you're creating halves or fractions. Introduce the numerator, denominator, and what they represent to your class. They review what a fraction is and then label the images that are halves.
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Fractions
This simple, yet effective, presentation should give your learners good practice in identifying fractions based on a pictured representation. The pictures are varied, and the denominators are more than just the standard 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2.
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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. Using a meter length of tape, show your class where...
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Fractions in Simplest Form
In this fractions worksheet, 5th graders write the factors of 12 and 16, write the greatest common factor of 12 and 16, divide by the greatest common factor for 12/16 and write what the simplest form is of the fraction 12/16. Students...
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ExplorA-Pond:3rd Grade Shapes & Fractions
Students, using a map, drawing or aerial view of a pond, represent the shape of the pond using simple geometric shapes or fractions of those shapes. They identify the numerator and denominator in each fraction created.
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Equivalent Fractions
Young scholars complete a worksheet. In 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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Regents Exam Questions: Rationalizing Denominators 1
In this rationalizing worksheet, learners simplify expressions containing rational numbers. They identify equivalent expressions containing fractions and square roots. This four-page worksheet contains 16 multiple-choice problems. An...
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Fraction Subtraction Worksheet
In this fraction learning exercise, students subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This one-page learning exercise contains 24 problems.
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Cow Problem
In this cow problem worksheet, learners add fractional numbers. They explore a word problem requiring addition of fractions and logic. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Simplifying Fractions
In this simplifying fractions instructional activity, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they write the fractions in simplest form and find the lowest common denominator for each pair. Then, students change...
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Fractions Lesson Plan
Students explore equivalent fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, students use strips of paper to recognize equivalent fractions. Students may complete an online activity on an interactive whiteboard as an assessment.
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1
In this fractions worksheet, students convert fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Students complete 9 problems.
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Fraction Fun
In this fraction practice worksheet, students use a matrix of different noises found in 5 towns. Students determine what fraction of the towns are experiencing noise problems and write the fraction for each town.
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
In this mixed numbers worksheet, 5th graders solve 10 mixed number subtraction problems. Helpful steps are included plus an example to guide them as they solve each problem.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students are guided through the process of adding and subtracting fractions and finding the least common denominator for fractions with different denominators. They practice adding and...
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Pizza Party
Young scholars explore the concept of fractions through use of hands on activity. In this lesson about fractions, students will work together in small groups with a round piece of paper, or pizza, and cut the pizza into pieces. Young...
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Polynomials
In this polynomials activity, students solve and complete 16 different types of problems. First, they solve each of the fractional expressions shown. Then, students factor each polynomial and find their roots. In addition, they write an...
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Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 25 different problems that include identifying numerous types of rational numbers. First, they place a greater than, less than or equal to symbol between the fractions to...
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Dividing by Monomials
In this monomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 27 different problems that include using division to solve. First, they divide powers with the same base by subtracting the exponents. Then, students simplify each expression,...
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Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides
In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 21 different problems that include solving various equations that contain a variable on both sides of the equal sign. Then, students write an equations and solve it,...