Workbook
MLC

Fractions Packet

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Your fifth graders will appreciate the simple, direct explanations, examples, and practice exercises in this well-organized unit on fractions. Beginning with an introduction to fractions, the packet flows smoothly through the fraction...
Handout
Math Centre UK

Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Reinforce fraction instruction with an informative activity equipped to provide independent practice, as well as guidance and modeling. Support is provided to boost proficiency in finding equivalent fractions, and adding,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fantastic Fraction Fudge

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In order to create some tasty fudge, learners must adapt a recipe. Using a recipe for fudge, ingredients must be correctly converted using fractions. If one fraction is incorrect, the fudge will reveal it! Although you will only make one...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Understanding Visual Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
Visualize fractions using segmented shapes. The five shapes here are each divided into equal parts, with some parts shaded. Mathematicians match the shapes to the fraction represented by the shaded region. This is a good way to introduce...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Naming Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
    Early learners investigate fractions and review the definitions of numerator and denominator on the chalkboard. They complete a "Naming Fractions" worksheet which is included in the lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Popcorn Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders explore fractions to determine a fractional part of a whole. They are given 30 pieces of popcorn and asked to divide it into halves, thirds, etc. Students practice representing the popcorn groups as a numerator and...
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
EngageNY

Interpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models

For Teachers 6th Standards
Connect division with multiplication through the use of models. Groups solve problems involving the division of a whole number by a fraction using models. The groups share their methods along with the corresponding division and...
Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas: Lesson 3

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Visual models support young mathematicians as they deepen their fractional number sense in this elementary math lesson. Using fraction circle manipulatives, children explore basic unit fractions as they develop the fundamental...
Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Rational Number Project: Initial Fraction Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Deepen the fractional number sense of young learners with this introductory lesson on equivalent fractions. After completing a short warm-up activity, children go on to work in pairs using fraction circles to complete a table of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jon and Charlie's Run

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Let's use math to solve an argument. Jon and Charlie are debating about who can run farther, but who is right? That's what your class will figure out as they apply their understanding of fractions to this real-life situation. A simple,...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Cup of Rice

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Dividing with fractions is not a favorite task, so provide your learners with a visual understanding. The activity breaks a simple division problem into something they can comprehend. Use this method for future problems with...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Add, Subtract and Multiply Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Your future chefs will appreciate this comprehensive lesson plan where learners practice operations on fractions using pizza and soup analogies. Learners begin with a pizza analogy that requires the learners to multiply a whole...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

To Half or Half Not

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Jump into equivalent fractions using these fun scenarios for mathematicians to solve. First, they use geoboards to find different ways to divide a rectangle in half. Then, an alien from the planet Fractional is after one half of their...
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Curated OER

Half Math Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Help your third graders become familiar with equivalent fractions for one-half by having them create a quilt. They will use triangles to create a quilt of equivalent fractions over a period of 6 days. As they create the quilt pieces they...
PPT
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Curated OER

Fraction - Subtracting Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th
These presentations by Monica Yuskaitis are particularly good. In this one, she shows viewers how to deal with subtracting fractions that have unlike denominator, no small task! This is a tricky process, and this PowerPoint takes young...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students will read about the definition of fractions. Students will read about and practice equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions and adding and subtracting fractions.
Worksheet
Raytheon

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding and subtracting fractions learning exercise, students add and subtract fractions including mixed numbers and negatives. Students complete 62 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing Fractions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this middle school mathematics worksheet, students divide fractions.  The worksheet provided step-by-step instructions.  The one page interactive worksheet contains six problems.  Solutions are provided. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [E]

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fraction activity, students divide a total of 10 fractions by a whole number, answers and a link to additional worksheets included on page 2.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [D]

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions Divided by Whole Numbers [F]

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fraction instructional activity, students complete a total of 10 problems, dividing fractions by whole numbers. Answers available on page 2.