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University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Picking Fractions [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of equivalent fractions.
Handout
Other

Help With Fractions: Simplifying Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The rules for simplifying fractions are clearly explained at this website. An explanation of how to simplify improper fractions is also included. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
Handout
Other

Help With Fractions: Reducing Fractions by Factorization

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
The rules for reducing fractions using factorization are clearly explained at this website. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Strategies for Dividing Fractions Day 2 + Show What You Know

For Teachers 6th
What strategies do you have for dividing fractions? How do you divide 1 2/3 by 1/3? Students apply all that they have learned about dividing with fractions to divide mixed numbers by fractions for a second day.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Fractions With Number Line or Circle Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site is provided for by Visual Fractions. Add mixed numbers with like denominators using circles. Click on the "Explain" button to understand the answer.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Comparing Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to comparing fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Relationship of Division and Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore the connection between division and fractions while dividing up cookies. This video focuses on recognizing patterns when modeling dividing up cookies to share with people.
Activity
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Exploring Equivalent Fractions [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 4th
Use fraction strips to explore equivalent fractions.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Reducing Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
Any number, divided by itself, is just 1. Use this fact when reducing fractions. This resource helps you learn about how to reduce fractions. It has few worked out examples with detailed explanations.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Modeling Multiplication and Division of Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Detailed lesson plan for multiplying and dividing fractions using visual models such as a number line or fraction bars.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Dirt Bike Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Hop on your dirt bike, compare fractions, and win the tug of war!
Unit Plan
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an overview of fractions from several aspects, including simplifying, reduced, mixed numbers and improper form, and basic operations. Examples and diagrams are included to help demonstrate each topic.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Circle Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Brush up on your fraction addition skills with this interactive game. Practice adding fractions and mixed numbers with common denominators. Don't worry! If you need a little assistance, examples and explanations are included.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Lines

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Rename fractions in higher terms with this interactive module. Number lines are used for fractional representations. Detailed instructions, practice opportunity, and immediate feedback provided for this concept....
Interactive
Doina Popovici

Math Play: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Game

For Students 5th - 7th
An online board game where students practice adding, subtracting, simplifying, and identifying equivalent fractions. By answering the question correctly students are able to roll the die to move forward on the board game.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number Using Models

For Teachers 4th Standards
Using a mathematical model, 4th graders will be able to visually see the process of how to multiply a fraction by a whole number to find its product in order to gain a deeper understanding to ultimately be able to do it on their own.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Harry Gets Locked Up

For Students 3rd - 5th
This video features Harry and his cousin Harley. Harley is desperate to use Harry's bike, but first he must decipher the combination to the bike lock by solving a word problem. In the accompanying classroom activity, students complete a...
Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Negative Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Demonstrates how to perform arithmetic operations with negative fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. Includes ten practice questions.
Interactive
Other

Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Fractions

For Students 3rd - 6th
Use this lesson and practice exercise to enhance your learning about fractions. In this resource, you'll find definitions and two examples of ways to determine fractions.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Introduction to Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this webpage, students can study fractions including the numerator, denominator, equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on Rational Equations and Partial Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions test students on rational equations and partial fractions.
Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Rabbit Costumes [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This task challenges learners to demonstrate understanding of multiplication and division of fractions.
Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: What's a Fraction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.

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