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Lesson Plan
NumberNut

Number Nut: Breaking Down Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Discover fractions in the world around us in this lesson that also examines how fractions are divided. Detailed examples and pictures presented to explain this concept along with key vocabulary. A brief introduction to problem solving...
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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Fractions in Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about fractions in algebra. Topics include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. The resource consists of rules and examples related to operations with fractions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Practice: Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers: Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
A practice quiz on fraction division with whole numbers. Includes hints.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
Compare a division problem with whole numbers to a similar problem about dividing fractions in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a peer talking about a fraction problem that involves equal groups, with the number of...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Meerkatcher: Divide Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 6th - 8th
The rascally meerkat gang is making a mess of the zoo. Divide fractions to dig the dirt and catch those 'kats! In this activity, students will focus on dividing fractions, starting with single-digit denominators and working up. This...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Mixed Numbers and Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
Critique a peer's thinking about two division word problems, one with whole and mixed numbers and one with two fractions, in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a student thinking through two word problems that involve...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division, Equal Groups, Group Size Unknown

For Students 6th - 8th
This animated video illustrates a word problem that requires dividing two fractions with equal groups, group size unknown. Students are presented with a problem that asks how long it takes a sloth to climb down a tree trunk at an even...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Dividing by One Half

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
This task requires students to recognize both "number of groups unknown" (part (a)) and "group size unknown" (part (d)) division problems in the context of a whole number divided by a unit fraction. It also addresses a common...
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Divide Fractions With Circles

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Students explore dividing fractions using the given visuals. Click explain for additional help.
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Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Multiplying Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
The resource explores fraction multiplication and provides students with an opportunity to practice the skill through games and exercises.
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Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Ice, Ice, Maybe: Fast Estimation With Basic Number Calculations

For Students 4th - 7th
Practice your arithmetic skills as you estimate the answer to questions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Includes whole numbers, fractions, and percents. As you answer questions, you guide penguins across an...
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Strict Fraction Division With Lines

For Students 4th - 6th
Use this interactive site from Visual Fractions to divide fractions. Your answers need to be given in lowest terms. Explanations are available for each question, and you receive immediate feedback for your answers.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Divide Fractions With Circles

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Use the circles on this interactive site to learn and practice dividing fractions. An explanation is available for each question, and you receive immediate feedback for your answers.
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Unit Plan
The Math League

The Math League: Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial covers all types of fractions with simple explanations on how to work with them.
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Interactive
Quia

Ixl Learning: Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers Using Models

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice dividing fractions by whole numbers with numbers using models.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solving Ratio Problems With Tables

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice dividing fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Website
Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Decimals

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This resource contains several links that lead to discussions on several topics of decimals, including converting and comparing with fractions, rounding, estimating, and basic operations. Each page includes examples and some sample...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How to Divide Fractions With Whole Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Demonstrates how to divide a fraction by a whole number.
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Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: General Math

For Students 3rd - 8th
An extraordinary site that will help you with your math homework. Presented in a format that is both easy to understand and educational. Navigate through numerous instant-answer, self-help math solvers to help you figure out your math...
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Elias Saab

Math Drills: Fraction Operations Quiz #2

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive quiz which provides students with two (more challenging) fractions and a randomly selected operation sign between them. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Dividing Rational Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine how to divide rational numbers using the multiplicative inverse. Assess learning with a quiz.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Dividing Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics notes investigate how to divide fractions. Examples and practice problems with solutions are included.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Dividing Decimals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics notes investigate how to divide decimals. Examples and practice problems with solutions are included.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Fraction Division With Lines

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Once the dividend is correctly identified, a rectangle representing the divisor will appear. The divisor is the horizontal distance of the blue arrow. The program will not continue unless the dividend or the divisor are correctly...