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Using Manipulatives to Teach Fractions
There is no doubt that learners remember what they have learned when they have a visual representation. Using an egg carton and candy bars, they explore the concept of fractional amounts. By having learners cut the egg carton into parts...
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Fraction Games
Explore fractions with upper graders. They will discover how to show fractions by shading the correct amount shown in a picture (giving them the idea behind part to whole). They also play multiple fraction games using dice, matching...
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Discovering New Units
Young scholars use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. In this fractions lesson plan, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.
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Why Guess When You Can Estimate
They apply various strategies in their estimations. They analyze the differences between guessing and estimating. They estimate the number of beans and jellybeans in egg cartons and jars respectively.
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Part of a Whole Group One
In this fractions worksheet, students solve word problems where they solve problems about parts of whole groups using pictures, charts, and more. Students complete 4 problems.
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Bargain Hunter
Students engage in a classroom shopping adventure to search for the best bargains.