Students perform operations using positive and negative numbers as well as operations with fractions in various forms. They identify common decimals and their fraction equivalents while converting fractions to decimal form.

Students begin the lesson by discovering that a fraction is one part of a whole. In groups, they practice reducting larger fractions into small fractions and discovering they are equal. They use blocks to identify the relationship...

First graders explore non-unit fractions. They discuss the parts of fractions and identify the numerator and the denominator. They discuss various examples of fractions. Students write fractions that are equivalent to the ones written by...

Fifth graders explore equivalent fractions. In groups, classmates follow instructions to tear paper into fractional parts. Students brainstorm real life items that are equivalent. They model and identify equivalent fractions using...

Young scholars establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.

Third graders create fractions from concrete materials, then use paper fractions.

In this math instructional activity, students change percents to fractions on five problems. Students complete a table. Students find a given percent of five numbers. They complete five story problems involving percents.

Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.

Second graders use blocks to show the addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators. They identify the steps in these functions and complete a worksheet.

Fifth graders work to find the fractions that are equal to one another. They use a visual pie graph to show different values. Students are able to see how fractions can look different, yet have the same value.

Third graders discover fractions through the use of pattern blocks, literature, website activity and making a fractional pizza.

Students use candy to explore fractions and percentages.

First graders identify and create the fractions one-half and one-fourth. The teacher first demonstrates how to create the fractions on a geoboard. The students then create one-half and one-fourth of a square, triangle, and a rectangle on...

Learners read, "TheDoorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins and relate this story to a time when they had to share something equally between friends or family members. They then complete a worksheet in which they represent sharing situations using...

Third graders complete math problems.  In this place value lesson, 3rd graders solve problems that require them to write the place value of a number in expanded form and identify the place value and expanded form of three digit...

Students connect different mathematical concepts. They create a circle graph. Students then create a question in which they collect data in order to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percents.

In this fractions worksheet, students identify the fraction for each shaded figure. Students circle the correct fraction for the 11 problems.

Students calculate fractions used in various food recipes in this Math lesson with real world applications. The lesson is geared towards upper elementary students but can be adapted for various levels of learners. State math standards...

In this circle graphs worksheet, students determine what fraction of a pie graph is a designated color. Answers are included on page 2.

Students are given standard elemental nutrients, identify plant nutrient requirements based on criteria outlined in assessment instructment. They, are given standard elemental nutrients, provide all means and chemical symbols of plant...

For this identifying fractional parts of pizzas word problems worksheet, learners read the word problems, observe groups of three pizzas, and choose the one that illustrates the answer. Students solve 5 problems.

Third graders use fractions to describe part of a set. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders are introduced to fractions through a book and use pattern blocks to describe a fraction as a part of a set. This lesson includes a scripted...

Sixth graders explore cooking by creating food in class. In this ingredient measurement lesson, 6th graders discuss some of their favorite foods and review the proper recipes to cook them. Students utilize fractions to create a new...

Squares can be magic. Pupils use their knowledge of addition of positive and negative rational numbers to create a 3 X 3 magic square where the sums are 1. Scholars create addition and multiplication expressions with a set of rational...