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Fractions: Mud Pie Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives lesson plan, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...
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Fractions, Decimals, Percents

For Students 5th - 7th
In this fractions, decimals, and percents worksheet, students read about the process of converting fractions, decimals, and percents. Students then complete conversion charts independently.
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Equal Parts

For Students 2nd
In this fraction worksheet, 2nd graders analyze basic fractions. Students complete 8 questions, coloring only those that show equal parts.
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders define and identify fractions. They draw a fraction with the correct number of equal parts, shade a specified number of parts, and write a fraction based on information from a variety of story problems. Students observe...
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Fractions and Regions

For Students 3rd
In this fraction activity, 3rd graders write the fractions that are designated by the shaded and unshaded portions of 8 figures. They draw a picture that show 6 fractions, and answer 2 test prep questions.
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Pizza: Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this identifying fractional parts of pizzas word problems worksheet, students read the word problems, observe groups of three pizzas, and choose the one that illustrates the answer. Students solve 5 problems.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students connect different mathematical concepts. They create a circle graph. Students then create a question in which they collect data in order to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percents.
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Fraction Test: Review of Fraction Concepts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction test instructional activity, students compare the 6 fraction problems, calculate the next 11 problems, and simplify the last 7 problems.
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Multiplying Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect on what fractions represent and visualize the fraction multiplication process. They reinforce what they have learned through practicing multiplication of fractions.
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare and organize different fractions. In this fraction lesson, students use wax paper divided into squares to represent fractions. Students put them in different orders based on their value to complete their mathematics...
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Fractions and Ribbons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. For this long division lesson, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This lesson provides a script for the teacher.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use blocks to show the addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators. They identify the steps in these functions and complete a worksheet.
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Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
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Non-Unit Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore non-unit fractions. They discuss the parts of fractions and identify the numerator and the denominator. They discuss various examples of fractions. Students write fractions that are equivalent to the ones written by...
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Proportions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this proportion worksheet, students identify equivalent fractions and solve proportions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Candy Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete math activities with donated seasonal treats. They estimate, count, sort, name and graph bags of treats. They can eat treats when finished.
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Fractions and Decimals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.
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Put Parts Back Together

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions and equal parts worksheet, students circle the equal part that completes each shape. Students then write the fraction for the missing parts on the lines below each shape. Students then circle the greater fraction amount...
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Candy Bar Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the relationship between caloric expenditure and exercise, and see a real world use for fractions as they relate to daily life.
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Word Search Y5: Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions learning exercise, students find and circle 15 mathematical terms associated with fractions in a word search puzzle.
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Introduction to Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders break into groups having 10 come to the front and figure out the fraction of students are wearing jeans, glasses, have brown hair, etc. They write the fraction together. Each student then makes a picture and be able to...
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Fractions in Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore fractions with manipulatives. For this fraction lesson, 1st graders use paper foods such as sandwiches and pizza in order to find halves, thirds, fourths, eighths, and more. This lesson is divided up into 3 tiers...
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Shelves and Drawers: A Fraction Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions as something shared evenly. In this fractions lesson plan, 2nd graders watch a video and discuss how bookcases and drawers could be divided evenly.