Lesson teaches the concept of equivalent fractions. Accompanying video shows how to get an equivalent fraction by splitting the existing pieces further into a certain number of new pieces.

What do students understand? What gaps do they have in their understanding? How are fractions, decimals, and percents connected?

What have students learned about college? What questions do they still have? Students work on wrapping up and reflecting on the College Project while tackling math problems. This lesson includes a detailed plan, printable worksheets,...

Brush up on your math skills relating to comparing fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Where does five-thirds belong on a number line? What about 1.61? Students apply their knowledge of fractions and decimals in order to compare and order fractions and decimals.

What's the best deal? How do you represent equivalent amounts? Students work on these questions as they wrap up Unit 2.

Use this interactive lesson to learn about fractions. You will find equivalent fractions, compare fractions, and more. Immediate feedback is given to your answers. Links to related videos.

What is a ratio? How can we create equivalent ratios? Students work to express and extend relationships using ratios.

Sixth graders review for the Unit 2 test by completing stations.

Given a set of equations students will be able to explain how to reduce fractions to simplest form and determine if the given set of fractions are equivalent.

This instructional activity allows middle schoolers to practice writing and solving rates by conducting an experiment to find the best tasting Kool-Aid mixture. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways...