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Fractions and Wholes
Second graders explore fractions with a worksheet and marbles. In this fraction lesson plan, 2nd graders recognize the fractional parts of a shape pictured and find equal fractions.
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Beginning Fractions
In this fractions instructional activity, 3rd graders answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions, determining fractions of "whole lines." Worksheet may be completed on-line and answers submitted.
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Identifying One Quarter of a Shape
In this identifying one quarter of a shape worksheet, students look at 6 geometric shapes and color one quarter of the area, some shapes are divided into more than 4 sections.
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Shade the Fraction Worksheets
In these fractions worksheets, students will complete a variety of activities involving basic fractions. Activities include: shading 1/2 and 1/4 of a shape, shading fractions of wheels, coloring fraction strips and identifying the...
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Fraction Decimal Challenge
Pupils explore the concept of fractions and decimals as they try to find as many fractions as possible that are equivalent to .25. Learners use their calculator to take screen shots and send them to the teacher via Ti-Navigator. They...
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Math Flash Fractions I
This fractions PowerPoint provides students with an overview of the parts of a fraction. The slides provide a clear explanation of what the numerator and denominator represent. There are a few final slides that enable the students to...
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Place Value
Practice place value skills with this lesson. Learners put numbers in order from greatest to least, identify the values of particular numbers, and engage in an activity to compare numbers using manipulatives.
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Folding Fractions
Students create a set of fraction circles using a paper folding technique. They fold 10 inch circles of paper into the indicated fractions, identify the fractions, and use them to show equivalency.
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Bits and Pieces: Fractions Greater Than One
Students compare fractions. In this fraction worksheet, students examine the number line. Using the Internet, they explore models of numbers greater than one. Students complete multiple-choice worksheets.
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Compare Fractions Using Fraction Circles
Fourth graders practice ordering fractions using models and drawings. In this math model lesson plan, 4th graders utilize colored blocks and drawings to show an equal representation of given fractions. Students compare and...
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Fractions: Parts of a Set
Students identify, model, and label simple fractions. They describe and define them as equal parts of a whole, a region and a set. Students use words to describe fractions. They use manipulatives to explore the many different fractions.
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Fractions Two-Step Word Problems-Mixed Numbers
In this fractions worksheet, students complete word problems containing fractions and mixed numbers. Students complete 12 problems.
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Cookie Fractions
First graders demonstrate how to use cookies to create different fractions. In this math lesson, 1st graders build their knowledge based on what they hear after the teacher reads Eating Fractions by Bruce McMillan by cutting a...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
In this fractions, decimals and percentages worksheet, students identify equivalent integers. They convert numbers from fractions to decimals and percents. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
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Fractions: Pie
Learners use a pie (circle) to study fractions. They create their own fraction problems and demonstrate to their classmates how to solve the problems. They discuss ways they use fractions in their daily lives.
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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Seventh graders explore fraction conversion. After identifying equivalent expressions, they demonstrate how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. In groups of three, 7th graders play a "Fraction Go Fish" game where they match...
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Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
In this fractions, decimals, and percentages worksheet, middle schoolers compare and order given amounts. Students identify equivalent numbers. They calculate the percent of a given number and convert from a fraction to a percent and to...
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Dividing Fractions
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify what the quotient looks like when they divide a smaller fraction by a larger fraction. They also write the reciprocal of each divisor and multiply when necessary.
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Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders use the diagram to identify how many parts are shaded and what fraction of a pizza is this. Then they use the common denominator to add the numerators and simplify the fraction.
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Fraction Fever
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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A “Whole” Lot of Fraction Fun!
Young mathematicians are introduced to fractions in a unit that helps them to understand parts of a whole.
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Cuisenaire Chefs
Favorite family recipes and cuisenaire rods are used to help learners understand fractions. They bring in recipes from home and then use their cuisenaire rods to model the fractional values needed to prepare various dishes. A great way...
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Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials
Enjoy these straightforward and simple worksheet pages that practice with different denominators. The practice starts simple with adding fractions together and then works on a recipe that needs to be tripled.
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Working with Common Denominators: Assessments
Now that the practice is over, see if young mathematicians can utilize their new skills on finding common denominators and adding fractions. The assessment contains one map challenge and follows with skills practice.