Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of subtracting fractions. They use a variety of problems in order to practice new skills. The independent practice is used to obtain an informal measurement of mastery with the use of a formal quiz for a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application Problems with Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students compare fractions from a chart. They simplify six fractions. Students tell the fraction of a day they spend doing various activities. Each fraction is simplified. Three problems are multiple choice problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Review: Simplifying Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simplifying fractions worksheet, students review how to simplify before multiplying fractions. Students respond to 4 multi-part questions that require them to simplify fractions prior to multiplying them.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Phone Button Boggle

For Students 7th - 9th
For this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Searching The Word

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review EOG math terms and definitions found in their math notebooks, and pick between 15 and 20 words to put in a word search.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equivalent Fractions Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equivalent fractions worksheet, students solve for n to create pairs of equivalent fractions, then rewrite fractions in simplest form and complete 4 word problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Number theory and fractions word search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this number theory and fractions worksheet, students search for words representing number theory and fractions in a word search. Students search for 15 words.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coral Reefs Endangered

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars identify different types of nutritional relationships in a coral reef system and trace the energy flow.  In this marine biology lesson students create a simulation of acidification of the coral reef. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

8th Grade Math Reducing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine whether given fractions can be reduced, and if so, complete the reduction. They write in their Math Journals on the prompt "What does it mean to count something?"
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Converting fraactions and percents

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice the conversion of percents and fractions. They focus on the fact of both fractions and percents are part of a whole. In the independent practice the students also work with solving proportions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Mania

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils describe and illustrate a stereotypical scientist. They work in cooperative groups to research and produce a portfolio of work honoring a randomly chosen nontraditional scientist. Students create a presentation about their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
students think of scientists as heroes and heroines by dispelling the stereotypes of persons in scientific careers. They work in cooperative groups to research the life and works of a scientist and (through the use of the library and the...
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Greatest Common Factor Gcf Calculator

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Calculate GCF, GCD, and HCF of a set of two or more numbers and see the work using factorization. An interactive calculator, explanations, and examples are included.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Finding the Gcf

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by the GCF (the greatest common factor). They check their work by using a calculator.
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Formula for Greatest Common Divisor.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a question and response to a student asking Dr. Math about the greatest common divisor, he gives an interesting way to find the gcd, as well as the button on calculators which commonly does the math for you.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Fraction Ordering With Lowest Common Denominators

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Order fractions from least to greatest and greatest to least using lowest common denominators.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Learning to Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
Math Forum Faq which briefly defines greatest common factor and links to an in-depth investigation of how the GCF is found.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Crct Review Day 3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a review for the Georgia CRCT. It covers math concepts of statistics, factors, least common denominator, and greatest common multiple.
Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Introduction to Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to fractions. Learn about whole numbers, mixed numbers, and reading and writing fractions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Factors Galore A: Common Factors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice simplifying fractions in a game format by dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename in Lowest Terms

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice finding the lowest term name for a variety of different fractions using a number line.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename to Lowest Terms With Lines

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this interactive resource to practice simplifying fractions into lowest terms. Explanations are available for each question and you receive immediate feedback for your answers.