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Curated OER

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 15: Overview

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Observe fraction numerators and denominators to determine if they are less than or equal to 1/2. For this fractions lesson plan, students simplify fractions and determine their relationship to 1/2.
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Willow Tree

Fractions

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Learners review operations with fractions and ensure they have the skills needed to progress in the course. Taking the time now to review these concepts allows individuals to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

How Many Containers in One Cup / Cups in One Container?

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The object is to model fraction division by asking “How many are in one group?” It is a difficult concept to understand, but developing the model that shows one cup to a certain amount of container or one container to a certain amount of...
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Virginia Department of Education

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Your learners will enjoy playing a game as a motivator to learning and remembering the adding and subtracting of fractions.
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Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before working...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Explaining Fraction Equivalence with Picture

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Visual models are a great tool for demonstrating the concept of equivalent fractions. Given two pictures, young mathematicians first identify each fraction and then write an explanation for why they are equivalent. Use as a guided...
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Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 5th
If you are looking for a simple way to review equivalent fractions, this is a great resource. Using a visual means and a series of examples, learners review this skill. There is a worksheet provided and a prompt to encourage pupils to...
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Curated OER

Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The best way to teach students how to compare fractions is using visual means. This instructional activity suggests a variety of ways to help learners understand this concept using a SMART Board, Kidspiration, videos, computer games, and...
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Curated OER

Find a New Name: Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders find new names for fractions.  In this equivalent fractions lesson, 4th graders use manipulatives to model fractions and rename them. Students recognize that the new names show equivalent fractions.  Students explain how...
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Curated OER

Egyptian Fractions

For Teachers 5th Standards
You don't have to be an ancient Egyptian to decipher fractions in this activity that focuses on adding fractions with unlike denominators and developing fraction number sense. Egyptians represented fractions differently than we do. They...
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Curated OER

Expressing Fractions in Lowest Terms

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this fraction worksheet, students express fractions in their lowest terms. This one-page worksheet contains forty fractions to be reduced. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Using Manipulatives to Teach Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
There is no doubt that learners remember what they have learned when they have a visual representation. Using an egg carton and candy bars, they explore the concept of fractional amounts. By having learners cut the egg carton into parts...
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Curated OER

Half - A Fractions Lesson

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the fraction half. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders watch a video that show the half fraction. They divide a Kit Kat bar in half and do a fraction activity sheet. 
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Curated OER

Introduction to Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
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Center for Applied Linguistics

Practical Applications of Fractions, Percents, and Decimals

For Teachers 5th Standards
Young architects are prompted to design a playground in assigned groups. Using a 10 x 10 grid. Your fifth graders will apply their knowledge of fractions, percents, and decimals to the real-world task of designing a playground. Students...
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Curated OER

Division by Fractions (Part Two)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Investigate division through the use of array models. The lesson focuses on using area models to compare division as sharing with division as grouping. Students evaluate the usefulness and limitations of the two array models.
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Curated OER

Clock Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers generate and manipulate fractions. They review equivalent fractions and use an analog clock to create and add fractions. Pupils work in groups to complete two fraction worksheets.
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Curated OER

Decimals and Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars convert fractions to decimals. They are shown how to convert fractions to decimals through teacher demonstration on the board. A 20-problem worksheet and answer key are included.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. For this fractions worksheet, students learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers based on their knowledge of adding and subtracting fraction with a teacher led question and answer...
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Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. For this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Introduce elementary students, grades 3-5 to the concept of equivalent fractions. Each student folds a paper in half and color one of the equal parts of the paper. They use this paper to define numerator, denominator and the idea that a...
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Curated OER

Change Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 10th
In this fractions worksheet, students change improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students complete 10 problems converting from one to the other.
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Curated OER

Fractions: Jim and John

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Elementary and secondary learners investigate various concepts related to the study of fractions. They use word problems during the introduction to parts of a fraction and proceed to some of the basic operations of using fractions. The...
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Curated OER

My Worksheet - Multiplying Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Upper elementary schoolers investigate the concept of multiplying fractions with the help of a handout and a treat of brownies. They work on a worksheet for a short while and then progress to multiplying a chain of terms. Then the...

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