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Fractions IV - Equivalent Fractions by Monica Yuskaitis
Comparing equivalent fractions is one of the most difficult math concepts to teach to youngsters. How can numbers that look so different actually represent the same thing? This presentation takes a lot of the mystery out of equivalent...
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Fractions
Represent fractions visually using shape models. Scholars color in two sets of shapes to represent specific fractions: 2/3 and 3/4. The shapes are segmented into equivalent fractions for most of these, so scholars need to understand this...
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Fractions in Action
Investigate equivalent fractions with your class. They compare and order fractions. Then they work cooperatively in groups to experiment and problem solve with fractions using a game format. Multiple resources are provided.
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Fractions of Shapes
Modelling fractions through shapes is a great way to demonstrate this concept to beginners. Learners examine 12 shapes, each divided into an even number of equal segments (up to 16 parts). They shade in half of each shape by shading half...
K12 Reader
Simplifying Fractions
Young mathematicians respond to a series of comprehension questions after reading an article about simplifying fractions.
K12 Reader
Converting Fractions to Decimals
After examining a short article on fractions and decimals, readers draw information for the text to respond to a series of reading comprehension questions.
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Halves and Fourths
Young mathematicians may not love fractions, but do they love sandwiches? How about cake? Use this visual fractions activity to represent fractions in a relatable way. Scholars start by coloring segmented shapes to indicate halves and...
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Funtastic Fractions
Students discover fractions by creating models. In this fractions activity, students read Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy and view a video about what fractions actually represent. Students divide a square piece of paper a certain...
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Compare Fractions Using Fraction Circles
Fourth graders practice ordering fractions using models and drawings. For this math model lesson, 4th graders utilize colored blocks and drawings to show an equal representation of given fractions. Students compare and contrast the...
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Fractions of a Set
Students explore number sense by completing a number set worksheet. For this fractions lesson, students utilize pattern blocks as a visual reference to the fractions they practice identifying. Students read the book Clean-Sweep Campers...
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Tenths and Hundredths - Homework 21.1
Fourth and fifth graders write fractions and decimals to describe models, draw models to show fractions and decimals, convert factions and decimals, and answer a word problem. They write twenty-seven answers.
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Fraction Strips
Learners explore number sense by participating in a class fraction game. In this number value lesson, students utilize strips of paper with fractions written on them and conduct a trivia game in which teams challenge each other. Learners...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson plan, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate...
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Graphing Family Reading Habits
Second graders collect data from their families about their reading habits and graph them. In this graphing family reading habits lesson, 2nd graders interview family members about their reading habits. They then use a graphing computer...