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Curated OER

The Generation of Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the process of reducing fractions to simplest form by using a multiples grid. In this simplest form lesson, students pull different fractions out of a bag and then consult their grid to discover all the multiples that...
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Curated OER

Comparing Mixed Numbers (A)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students answer 10 mixed number comparison problems. They are given a box in which to place a <, >, or = sign.
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Curated OER

Compare and Order Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fraction worksheet, students compare fractions using pictures and mental math, then order fractions from least to greatest and complete 2 test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Curated OER

Bits and Pieces: Fractions Greater Than One

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare fractions. In this fraction worksheet, students examine the number line. Using the Internet, they explore models of numbers greater than one. Students complete multiple-choice worksheets.
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Curated OER

Finding Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars identify and solve problems using fractions. For this algebra lesson, students compare fractions and simplify with 80% accuracy. They manipulate fraction on the smart board through simplification.
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Fraction Card Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions. 
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Illustrative Mathematics

Finding Common Denominators to Add

For Teachers 5th Standards
Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Young learners explore fractions and demonstrate parts of a whole by using a candy bar and a piece of paper and dividing both into equal parts. Included is a worksheet that requires youngsters to color in half of each polygon shape. Some...
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National Research Center for Career and Technical Education

Photoshop Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Say cheese! Can your class take a great photo and size it to fit any need? A career and technology-centered lesson plan demonstrates the correct way to resize images in Adobe Photoshop. Scholars view a presentation and work individually...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Exponents

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using...
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Education Closet

West Side Shifts

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Combine math, language arts, music, and dance with an activity focused on "America" from West Side Story. After listening to the song, learners compare the film to Romeo and Juliet, analyze the song's meter, design choreography, plan...
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Curated OER

Study Buddies: Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to compare and order fractions. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Curated OER

Filling the Glass (Water, Air, and Fractions)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.
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Curated OER

Fractions and Ribbons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore using inverse operations to solve decimal and fraction problems. In this decimal and fraction lesson plan, 6th graders prepare ribbon for a part and need to cut it in equal lengths. Students analyze the problem.
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Curated OER

Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 5th
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders find the least common denominator of each fraction. Then they write equivalent fractions using the LCD and compare the numerators of the new fractions.
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Curated OER

Compare and Order Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fractions worksheet, students complete a set of 12 problems, using division to order sets of fractions from greatest to least. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 
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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe two fractions and write the numbers in order from least to greatest referring to the sheet with different fractions they have before them to help them decide which one is smaller. Time allowing, they practice...
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Curated OER

Ordering Fractions Using Online Manipulatives

For Students 6th
For this ordering fractions worksheet, 6th graders use an online manipulative to aid them in ordering fractions. They complete 5 problems using the bounded fraction pointer online.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios

For Students 8th - 10th
In this ratio instructional activity, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page instructional activity...
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Curated OER

Compare Fractions

For Students 5th
In this fraction comparisons learning exercise, 5th graders compare the 15 fractions. Students compare fractions with and without common denominators.
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Math Mammoth

Customary and Metric Measurement

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Through a series of worksheets, mathematicians practice with various concepts of measurement. Conveniently, the 6 pages are easily broken up for individual assignments, and seem to progress in difficulty. Math concepts include drawing...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Planet Fractions and Scales

For Students 7th - 9th
In this planets and fractions worksheet, learners solve nine problems about the sizes and scales of planets compared to each other using fractions.
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Curated OER

Fraction Conversion 2 (With Percents)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine how to convert fractions, decimals, and percents. In this conversion lesson, 5th graders use an on-line applet to practice making these conversions. They review how to make the conversions in a whole class lesson...
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Curated OER

Cookie Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders demonstrate how to use cookies to create different fractions. In this math lesson, 1st graders build their knowledge based on what they hear after the teacher reads Eating Fractions by Bruce McMillan by cutting a...