Curated OER
Code Breakers
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
Curated OER
Making Rectangles
Students study rectangles. In this math instructional activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
Curated OER
Million Dollar Gift
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
Curated OER
Goobers. Goobers? Goobers!
Students begin the lesson by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and...
Curated OER
Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
Curated OER
Properties of Fractals
Young scholars build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by...
Curated OER
Irregular Fractals
Middle schoolers study and research irregular fractals and construct a few based on their research. Students practice pattern recognition skills and plane geometry skills calculating dimensions on the Fractured Pictures activity.
Curated OER
Learning Festival
Fifth graders at this age are very interested in the adventures of knighthood and life in the past, so the unit will serve as a basis for teaching skills while maintaining high interest.
Curated OER
Menu Mania
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
Curated OER
Equivalency-Saying the Same Thing
Fifth graders use a scientific calculator to practice finding equivalencies They discuss the possible uses for the scientific calculator. They experiment with other basic functions using the calculator.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions Using Lcm Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions in word problems and determine which is bigger or smaller. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and use the greater than or less than sign to show their relationship....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Visually Compare Fractions 2
Practice comparing fractions by looking at pictures. Fractions in these problems do not have common denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Compare Fractions: Equal Denominator
Demonstrates strategies for comparing fractions by using pizza as a visual model. Includes sample problems to try.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Compare Fractions: Equal Numerator
Demonstrates how to compare fractions by making the denominators the same. Includes sample problems to try.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Compare Fractions With Common Denominators, Common Numerators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students must compare fractions where the numerators or the denominators are the same and state which fraction is smaller or larger....
Quia
Ixl Learning: Comparing Fractions
Brush up on your math skills relating to comparing fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Comparing Fractions
Video lesson [8:41] explains various methods for comparing fractions. It includes word problems and a puzzle for practice.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Compare Fractions of Whole Numbers by Filling in Inequalities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must find the fraction of a whole number and determine if it is greater than, less than, or equal to another whole number. Includes...
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Comparing Fractions
Students can practice comparing fractions using these interactive flashcards. The problem changes color when the correct symbol is chosen.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of comparing and ordering fractions. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Comparing Fractions Like Denominators
This personal site explains how to compare fractions with the same denominator, gives examples, and includes games to practice the new skill. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.d Compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Comparing Fractions
Explains how to compare fractions with unlike numerators and denominators, and includes games to practice this skill.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to compare fractions with different denominators and put them in order. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...