Curated OER
Fraction Subtraction Worksheet 1
In this mathematics worksheet, students subtract the second number fraction from the first one. Then they write their answer in the space provided. There are 12 problems to solve on the sheet.
Curated OER
Proper Fractions
Fourth graders play the 'Naming Fractions' game, where they enter the proper fraction equivalent to a colored section. They go to the Mathfrog website and select 'Naming Fractions'. Students use the keyboard to enter the fraction...
Curated OER
Cutting Sandwiches
Students discuss shapes and their characteristics. As a class, they explore shapes made from a square. Students explore triangles, squares, fractions of a square such as a half and a quarter. Individually, they complete worksheets, and...
Curated OER
Who Has More?
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the standard of comparing the quantities of whole numbers using different strategies from the concrete to the abstract. They count objects and compare them, use symbols of comparison,...
Curated OER
Comparing Fractions
Fifth graders differentiate between large and small fractions using drawings to represent the value. The instructional activity includes written dialogue for teachers tell students. The author recommends the use of fraction tiles for...
Curated OER
Music Math: Create a Clapping Symphony (Plus Fraction Math)
Students read simple music to create a symphony of clapping (all grades). Plus fraction math for grades 5-up. They explain how musical notes relate to fractions and identify a variety of musical notes for example, whole, half, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Harry's Job at a Candy Store
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Harry uses fractions to pack boxes of truffles at a candy store.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Rational Number
This site gives an overview of rational numbers, gives interesting facts about the rational numbers including countability and probability of a rational numbers denominator being even. The site also contains related links.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Choosing the Most Orange Crystal
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must locate a crystal with the highest fraction of orange color.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Rabbit Costumes [Pdf]
This task challenges students to demonstrate understanding of multiplication and division of fractions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Decimals, Fractions & Percentages
Students learn about and practice converting between fractions, decimals and percentages. Using a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot and a touch sensor, each group inputs a fraction of its choosing. Team members convert this same fraction into a...
Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problem Videos
This lesson includes several sets of word problems for student practice. Each problem has a video that demonstrates how to reach the solution.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Simplifying Quotients
Interactive multiple-choice assessment in which an algebraic fraction is given, to which an equivalent simplified fraction is required. After finishing, the site returns a final score.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Percent as a Means to Compare Fractions
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad uses fractions and percents to compare the contest results of the Squitters, little creatures who love to jump.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Grubby's Wacky Worms
Wicked and Digit must solve a fraction problem in order to free the CyberSquad in this video from Cyberchase.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Inequalities With Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] CK12: Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Percent
Explore percents with this easy reference guide. Learn how to convert fractions to percents and percents to fractions. Try the sliding bar to see how a percentage is calculated. Detailed explanations and examples are included.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Teaching Percentages
Students can brush up on percentage skills with this lesson and calculate percentages using the "Percent Tricks method." For students to successfully use this method, they must have the ability to multiply and divide whole numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Fraction of a Whole
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video determines the fraction of a shape that is shaded and describes how to write the fraction. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Puzzle of the Amulet of Amagansett
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Wicked and Digit use what they know about fractions to figure out how many jewels are missing from the Amulet of Amagansett.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Solving the Sphinx's Fraction Problem
In this Cyberchase video segment, Wicked and Digit solve a fraction puzzle in order to move on in their quest to save the CyberSquad.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Rename in Lowest Terms
Practice finding the lowest term name for a variety of different fractions using a number line.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quilt Block Areas
In this activity, students will draw and color scaled drawings of traditional quilt block designs. They then find the appropriate fraction, decimal, and percent of the overall design for each color.