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Express Whole Numbers as Fractions
Show examples of fractions in the real world to help scholars grasp this complex concept. Because there is only one word problem here with an answer detailed below, this is ideal as an all-class warm up. Learners examine an image of a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Track Practice
And they're off! While two runners are at track practice, your mathematicians' job is to find out who leaves the other in the dust. The activity provides a variety of data that can be computed into unit rates for comparisons. Available...
Illustrative Mathematics
Converting Fractions of a Unit into a Smaller Unit
There is more than one way to answer a question; especially when you have fractions in measurement. Here are three questions with real-world situations in which 5th graders are asked to provide answers in three ways: a larger unit of...
Curated OER
Tiling Tessellations
Young scholars explore tessellations. In this shapes and geometry lesson, students describe the attributes of many of the shapes displayed on an Elmo. Young scholars create examples of tessellations using pattern blocks.
Curated OER
Express Whole Numbers as Fractions
Apply fractions in the real world using these 10 word problems, each of which has a space for scholars to work out the equation. The problems give whole numbers for scholars to work with, and there aren't any mixed number answers. Pupils...
Curated OER
Solving Word Problems
In this word problems activity, 6th graders read the math word problems that incorporate a variety of math skills including finding perimeter, adding decimals, converting percentages to decimals, and solving fraction equations. Students...
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The Bananas Problem
Students read a fraction word problem and find the solution. For this fraction word problem lesson, students read the word problem about fractions and find a solution. Students use the links to find different solutions to the problems.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving
Fifth graders practice solving problems. In this fraction and decimal lesson plan, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals. Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for problem solving.
Curated OER
Reinforcing Fractions Using a Fraction Calculator
Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.
Norm Mitchell
Quiz 4.9 Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Quiz
Here are 19 questions that you can use to assess the ability of your math class to multiply whole numbers by fractions. The first 10 problems are straightforward computations. Then next five ask learners to evaluate expressions for which...
Curated OER
Fractions Continued
Learners investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations...
Curated OER
Equivalent Fraction Licorice
Students discuss the meaning of "equivalent" and look for similarities in a bag of pre-cut licorice given to their group. In this math instructional activity, students experiment with making equivalent pieces of licorice from other...
Curated OER
Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems
Students solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
Curated OER
Factors and Multiples
Sixth graders need to see the relevance in the mathematics they learn. This lesson builds on the concepts of least common multiple and greatest common factor. The lesson presents real-world problem situations for students to solve.
Curated OER
The Adventures of Mrs. Meatball
In this fraction word problem learning exercise, students read each word problem and determine the fraction answer to solve the problem.
Curated OER
More and Less
In this more and less instructional activity, students solve math word problems where they answer a question about more or less in the end. Students complete 4 problems with fractions.
Curated OER
Adding Note Values
Students use the values of musical notes to complete math problems. They study the names and values of musical notes, define the word beat as it relates to music. They complete math problems using music note values.
Curated OER
Money Matters
Students practice spending money by completing math word sentences. In this economics lesson, students utilize problem solving strategies to complete word problems written on the board involving making purchases with money. Students...
Curated OER
Work Backward
In this math word problems worksheet, learners work backwards to find the answers to problems with one digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.
Curated OER
Single Step Operations
In this math operations learning exercise, students solve the math story problems by solving single step operations. There are 10 problems on this learning exercise and the answers are on the second page.
Curated OER
Math Maven's Mysteries: Time for a Crime
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery 'Time for a Crime.' Kids read the story and use the ferry schedule to help track down the thief. Students circle the name of the guilty suspect.
EngageNY
Comparing Integers and Other Rational Numbers
The ninth installment of a 21-part module has pupils compare integers and rational numbers in decimal and fraction form. They match stories to number lines and compare values in the stories.
5280 Math
Integer Interpreter
Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...
University of California
Work, Energy, Power, Momentum
Planning a physics unit on energy can take a lot of work, luckily this instructional presentation is here to help. Covering everything from work and energy to elastic collisions and the conservation of momentum, this comprehensive...