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Education Development Center

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
If the fractions don't have a common denominator, make them have one. Learners first read and analyze a conversation of pupils trying to add 2/5 and 1/2. They compare the process of adding fractions to the process of adding quantities...
Worksheet
Scholastic

Fractions Are a Breeze

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Young mathematicians will be excited to practice reducing fractions to lowest terms with this worksheet, which reveals a secret image after all their work has been completed!
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Students 7th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 20 different problems where they are asked to compare each fraction. First, they determine which fraction is greater using the appropriate symbol. Then, students write...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Compare Data Sets

For Students 5th
There are a variety of techniques students can use to compare fractions. In this activity on fractions, 5th graders are shown a way to create a visual comparison and asked to solve word problems. Students are encouraged to draw a diagram...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare fractions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 15 different problems that include the comparison of various fractions. They write either greater than or less than between each of the fractions given to indicate which...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 5th
In this fraction comparisons activity, 5th graders solve the 15 fraction comparison problems. Students solve fractions that contain like and unlike fractions as well as mixed numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Recipes to Add Fractions and Convert Improper Fractions to Proper Fractions or Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students use recipes to add fractions and convert improper fractions to proper fractions and mixed numbers. In this fraction lesson plan, students watch a video on someone making a recipe and compare and change the recipes to fit the...
PPT
Curated OER

Fractions Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th
This PowerPoint allows students to review fraction concepts, such as comparing fractions and converting fractions into their simplest form. This interactive review game is in a "Jeopardy" style format.
Activity
Baylor College

Air: The Math Link

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Working With Improper Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students learn how to recognize improper fractions, how to convert them to whole or mixed numbers, how to compare fractions and simplify fractions. Students complete 75 questions. Examples and directions are on...
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Math Antics

Working with Parts

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 5th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, 5th graders study the given fractions and compare them by writing in the greater than or less than sign for the 15 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Relating Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify how fractions and decimals both illustrate parts of a whole. They estimate which number is greater by comparing them to the given fraction and use greater than or less than symbols for each.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Fractions With Like Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the concept of adding fractions with like denominators. They review how to combine the numerators. Students use cutouts to handle fractions that are hands on while comparing them to slices of pizza. They work...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions: Jim and John

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Elementary and secondary learners investigate various concepts related to the study of fractions. They use word problems during the introduction to parts of a fraction and proceed to some of the basic operations of using fractions. The...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Model Equivalent Fractions: Number Lines or Fraction Strips

For Students 4th - 6th
In this model equivalent fractions instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing and Ordering Decimals - Complete Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Base ten blocks serve as visual representations of numbers that include decimals to the hundredths place. Children compare and order decimals in their math journal as they build the corresponding numbers with base ten blocks.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions Showdown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners work in groups to compare fractions. They check their answers using fraction manipulatives. They write their answers on a white board.
PPT
Curated OER

Fraction XII: Subtracting Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of multiples and least common multiple, then models how to list multiples and circle the least common multiple. Each step to use in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is...
PPT
Curated OER

Fraction X - Adding Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
Adding fractions with unlike denominators is a difficult process to master. This fine presentation does a terrific job of leading young math whizzes through the steps necessary to perform this calculation. The slides have clear graphics,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Division by Fractions (Part Two)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Investigate division through the use of array models. The lesson plan focuses on using area models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Students evaluate the usefulness and limitations of the two array models.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions (A)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematics worksheet, learners use an inequality sign or an equal sign to compare each of the fractions illustrated on the sheet. There are ten problems to solve.

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