E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: Fractions (Halves)
Students will complete learning games to practice fractions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Area Models for Multiplication of Fractions
An interactive for investigating what fraction multiplication looks like. Students choose two fractions to multiply, then observe as one fraction bar model is overlaid on the second, showing the common grid area as the product. Students...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Subtract
Part (a) of this task asks students to use two different denominators to subtract fractions. The purpose of this is to help students realize that any common denominator will work, not just the least common denominator. Part (b) does not...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add
Part (a) of this task asks students to find and use two different common denominators to add the given fractions. The purpose of this question is to help students realize that they can use any common denominator to find a solution, not...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Solving a Ratio With & Without a Diagram
A student is searching for a solution to a ratio question without using a diagram. Dr. Math helps to break it down both with and without a diagram. An understanding of fractions, multiplication, and basic algebra is necessary to get this...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Grape Juice Jungle
Are all juice grape juice concentrates the same? Find out when you explore ratio and fractions in this math challenge that compares juice recipes to identify strongest taste. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families...