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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Fractions of a Set

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore number sense by completing a number set worksheet. In 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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Curated OER

Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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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EngageNY

Interpreting and Computing Division of a Fraction by a Fraction—More Models II

For Teachers 6th Standards
No more inverting and multiplying to divide fractions. Applying concepts of measurement division from the previous lesson, pupils consider partitive division using fraction bars and number lines. They first convert fractions to like...
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Curated OER

Discovering New Units

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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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Curated OER

The Golden Students

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
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Curated OER

Equivalent Fraction Munch with Pizza Pie

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners demonstrate fractions and mixed numbers using concrete pictorial models of pizza. They relate symbols to the models.
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Curated OER

Folding Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a set of fraction circles using a paper folding technique. They fold 10 inch circles of paper into the indicated fractions, identify the fractions, and use them to show equivalency.
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Curated OER

Fractions and Wholes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions with a worksheet and marbles. In this fraction lesson plan, 2nd graders recognize the fractional parts of a shape pictured and find equal fractions.
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Curated OER

Compare Fractions Using Fraction Circles

For Teachers 4th
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...
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Curated OER

Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.
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Curated OER

Fractions and Panes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students recognize the fractional values of window panes as part of the whole window. In this window panes lesson, students listen to a story about window panes and sing a song. Students look at pictures of windows and write fractions...
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Curated OER

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students view groups of pickles and discuss putting the groups together. Next, they discuss a group of pickles and cucumbers, can these be put together? Students listen as the teacher explains equivalent fractions and ways to change...
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Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students read the information and study the examples on the page to learn how to find the LCD and make equivalent fractions of the same denominator before subtracting. There are 4 problems with step by step...
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Curated OER

Folded Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in pairs, use various geometric shapes to represent fractional parts and divide them into equal parts.
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Curated OER

Fractions: Parts of a Set

For Teachers K
Students identify, model, and label simple fractions. They describe and define them as equal parts of a whole, a region and a set. Students use words to describe fractions. They use manipulatives to explore the many different fractions.
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EngageNY

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.
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Curated OER

Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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Curated OER

Cuisenaire Chefs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Favorite family recipes and cuisenaire rods are used to help learners understand fractions. They bring in recipes from home and then use their cuisenaire rods to model the fractional values needed to prepare various dishes. A great way...
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Curated OER

Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this rational number worksheet, students add and subtract fractions containing variables. They find common denominators and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains eighteen problems. Answers are listed on the last...
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Ohio Department of Education

Fraction and Decimal Equivalency

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Curated OER

Funtastic Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discover fractions by creating models. In this fractions lesson plan, 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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Curated OER

Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders create fraction creatures by using 1 inch squares of construction paper. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders name the fractions within their whole creatures.
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Curated OER

Stirring up Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice unit fractions to identify parts of the whole and parts of a set. They utilize a variety of manipulative's including recipe boxes to get them started stirring up fractions. A multitude of books on fractions are...
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Curated OER

Fractions of a Sheet Cake

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the fractions in a whole.  In this sheet cake activity, 2nd graders view a Count on it clip about pumpkin pies.  Students cut a sheet cake into eight parts and write as a fraction. ...

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