Illustrative Mathematics
Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
There is more than one way to add mixed numbers. This instructional activity asks 5th graders to find and record two ways. The purpose is to help pupils realize there are different ways to reach a common solution in math. The two most...
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Am I Related to Myself?
Elementary or middle schoolers use ratios to discover some nearly constant relationships between measurements of parts of the human body. They find and record pairs of measurements and determine the relationship between the pairs. Pupils...
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Finding the Area of Polygons
Third graders are exposed to finding the area of polygons by decomposing figures and recomposing them into rectangles. This strategy allows children to expand on their prior knowledge of constructing shapes by rearranging parts into...
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Taking Attendance
Young mathematicians record and analyze data. They will take attendance for their class and compare to other days. Then discuss ways to count who is present. They may also show the amount of students present using fractions.
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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.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Young scholars add or subtract fraction parts of mixed numbers before adding or subtracting the whole number parts. In this fractions lesson, students learn to use a ruler to help them add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
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Fraction Trains
Students examine how multiples of the denominator indicate that a fraction can be renamed as a whole number, and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. Independently they read examples, and complete a variety of problems on a...
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Who Has More?
Students engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the standard of comparing the quantities of whole numbers using different strategies from the concrete to the abstract. They count objects and compare them, use symbols of...
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Let's Share Equal Parts
Students practice creating parts of a whole by using educational software to illustrate their learning.
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The Numbers Get Larger
Second graders examine how to use mental strategies for addition and subtraction. They look at part/whole strategies for multi-digit problems and define which one would be best used for a particular problem. They use tens frames to solve...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 6: Overview
Students use fraction circles to observe fractions in smaller parts and to complete charting and word problem activities. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete chart problems, word problems, and fraction comparing problems...
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (E)
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)
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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Cartoon Fractions
Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. In this math functions instructional activity, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students...
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Fractions: Adding Same Denominator
In this math activity, students look for the answers to the addition with fractions of the same denominator. There is a button at the top of the page for the answers.
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Fractions: Adding Mixed Numbers (Same Denominator)
Add 30 sets of mixed fractions that have common denominators. Elementary math minds get plenty of practice with this printable page. You will find the answers provided with the click of a box in the upper left corner of the web page.
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Dividing Whole Numbers By Fractions
In this math worksheet, students find the answers to the division problems for the whole numbers and fractions. The answers are also available.
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Fractions: Writing in Words and Numbers
In this math worksheet, students write the names of 6 fractions using words and the 6 fractions using numbers. They can show the answers to this worksheet if they complete it online.
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Compare Fractions and Combine Fractional Parts to Describe a Whole
Given a picture of "crazy hats," your class will have to determine the different fractions associated with different patterns. Your youngsters will continue practicing their fraction skills with the other word story in this worksheet as...
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Equivalent forms of Fractions
Fourth graders use kidspiration software to demonstrate understanding of the concept of equivalent fractions. Using a combination of manipulatives, computer software and writing teachers can easily assess student mastery of number sense.
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Using Recipes to Reinforce Fractions
Learners, in groups, make a presentation to the class explaining how and what they did to increase the recipe they were given so that they would have the correct amount of ingredients to make their pancakes for the whole class.
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M & M Fractions
Students explore the concept of fractions using M & M candies as a manipulative. They sort the candies, and write the correct fraction for each color of M & M's.
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Fraction Fun
In this fraction fun worksheet, students practice using fractional parts of a whole as they participate in a spinner game with partners.
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Money, Decimals and Fractions (UK Currency)
In this math worksheet, students solve 24 word problems about UK pounds and pence. These problems about English currency involve decimals and fractions.