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Chocolate Math

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students utilize chocolate to identify parts of a whole.  In this fractions lesson, students discover the vocabulary associated with fractions and practice dividing a chocolate bar into pieces based on fraction problems....
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Compare Fractions Using Fraction Circles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice ordering fractions using models and drawings.  In this math model lesson plan, 4th graders utilize colored blocks and drawings to show an equal representation of given fractions.  Students compare and...
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Tangram Toil

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find fractional parts of a whole. In this tangram lesson, 5th graders are given a tangram manipulative and must put the pieces together to form a square. Students determine the fractional value of each of the tangram...
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Decimal Numbers

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mixed numbers worksheet, students write mixed numbers that are represented by number lines, decimals, and hundreds blocks. Students complete 3 problems.
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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

For Students 6th - 10th
In this fraction learning exercise, students read through an explanation of improper fractions and mixed numbers, and they complete 2 example questions. Then they solve 30 fraction questions on the learning exercise. Students can check...
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Equal Parts

For Students 2nd
In this fraction worksheet, 2nd graders analyze basic fractions. Students complete 8 questions, coloring only those that show equal parts.
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Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 8th
In this adding mixed numbers learning exercise, students add mixed numbers with uncommon denominators. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (E)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, students use their math skills to solve 7 problems that require them to add mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (D)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, students use their math skills to solve 7 problems that require them to add mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (A)

For Students 5th - 8th
In this adding mixed numbers with like denominators worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to seven addition equations.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (F)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this adding mixed numbers learning exercise, students use their math skills to solve 7 problems that require them to add mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (H)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, students use their math skills to solve 7 problems that require them to add mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (J)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this adding mixed numbers activity, students use their math skills to solve 7 problems that require them to add mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

For Students 4th - 8th
In this mixed numbers worksheet, students add mixed numbers with like denominators. Students complete 7 problems on 10 pages total.
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Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions through the analysis of various paintings. They view and discuss paintings by Picasso and Seurat, discuss the fractional examples in the paintings, and create a bar graph.
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Use Cavalieri’s Principle to Compare Aquarium Volumes

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners are designing a stunning new water feature for an aquarium, but they soon discover that more than just a pretty home for their fishy friends is required.  From calculating the volume of a composite shape through the...
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Ordering Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review and discuss the task to be completed and how the rubric is used to evaluate it. They each get 6 paper rectangles, 3 of one color and 3 of another color. They cut the rectangles in half two different ways. They repeat the...
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Fractions: Mud Pie Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives lesson plan, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...
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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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Fractions of a Sheet Cake

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the fractions in a whole.  In this sheet cake lesson, 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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New: Fun with Fractions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine that the larger the denominator the more parts the whole is being divided into. They use fractions to communicate and compare parts of the whole. They discover what the numerator and denominator of a fraction...
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Smaller Than One

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice converting a fraction into a decimal and a percent. They explain relationships among rational numbers. They order and compare whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers), and decimals using a variety of...
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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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The One

For Teachers 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders utilize counters or pennies to learn about the parts of a whole in 4 groups of 3 circles that equal 12 counters.