Could you develop your own way to add fractions with unlike denominators? An in-depth task has scholars examine a fictional conversation between several people in which they discuss a method of adding fractions with unlike denominators....

Young mathematicians compare two fractions with like denominators and then move to the next level to compare fractions with unlike denominators. They will first try to use mental math to make educated guesses. There are a few guidelines...

In this online fractional parts worksheet, third graders read descriptions of fractions and choose the corresponding pictures, color fractional parts, identify shaded parts, draw lines to show fractions, and draw lines of symmetry....

Playing with values in this fruit salad problem allows learners to find out how many cherries were mixed in. Your middle schoolers can organize their thoughts in a chart before going into the equation. Eigth graders can skip the chart...

It is up to the learner to find the amount of juice originally in a bottle, knowing what fraction of the juice is left, and the amount that has been consumed. The accompanying commentary provides a useful and detailed description of...

Using a creative method for presenting the information, this resource explores identifying and writing fractions. It is colorful and straightforward. As a way to introduce and then practice fractions, this is a wonderful resource. There...

Students explore equivalent fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, students use strips of paper to recognize equivalent fractions. Students may complete an online activity on an interactive whiteboard as an assessment.

Fifth graders explore equivalent fractions. In groups, classmates follow instructions to tear paper into fractional parts. Students brainstorm real life items that are equivalent. They model and identify equivalent fractions using...

Why would a banana use suntan lotion? Find the solution to the riddle by completing a math worksheet. Kids convert fractions to equivalent fractions and match letters at the bottom of the page.

For this finding of the fractions of whole numbers worksheet, students use fraction strips to divide the numerals into equal parts and complete the number sentences. Students solve three problems.

The equivalency of fractions, decimals, and percents is the focus of this short, but effective, presentation. Learners view grids of squares that are shaded in varying degrees. They must calculate the fraction, decimal, and percentile...

Your future chefs will appreciate this comprehensive lesson 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...

In this subtracting fractions worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include subtracting various types of fractions. First, they find the least common multiple of both numbers. Then, students rewrite the fractions as...

What percentage of your class understands percents? Pupils learn the meaning of percents based upon rates per 100 in the 24th instructional activity in a series of 29. They represent percents as fractions, decimals, ratios, and models....

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...

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...

Third graders use strips of paper to find equivalent fractions. They will fold paper into thirds and shade 2/3 of the paper. Then fold the same paper in six parts and predict how many parts will be shaded. They will repeat again folding...

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...

If you have some 9-10 year olds who are ready for some 5th year math, then check out this UK math unit. There are 172 slides that cover all of the basic multiplication tables, relate those to division, fractions, sequencing, and an...

What better way to explore working with fractions then by using them when cooking? In this lesson, students use video, the Internet, and real world, hands-on learning activities to enhance their understanding of multiplying and dividing...

Students identify fraction terminology. Using the book, Eating Fractions, as a guide, students list the foods shared in the book. They experiment with string and Fruit by the Foot candy to increase their knowledge of equal fractions....

Young mathematicians use fraction names and symbols to describe fractional parts of whole objects or sets of objects. They construct concrete models of fractions, and compare fractional parts of whole objects in a problem situation using...

Students study fractions. In this equivalent fractions lesson, students utilize fraction strips to enhance their understanding of equivalent fractions. They watch a demonstration and then work independently with their own set of fraction...

Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...