Here is one of the better lessons I've come across on how to teach fractions and decimals. This instructional activity does a great job of showing how these two mathematical representations of numbers are interrelated. Some excellent...

Working with fractions that have unequal denominators is one of the most difficult concepts for young mathematicians to master. Here you will find a fine lesson that should help youngsters begin to get a grasp on this important...

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...

Young mathematicians use a bell and hammer to see how high or low the puck goes. Then, they order the fractional values to demonstrate the greatest to lowest hit. Students then respond to several questions that require them to use...

For this addition and subtraction worksheet, students add and subtract whole numbers and fractions and reduce the answers to the lowest terms. Students complete 4 problems.

In this fraction learning exercise, learners add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.  They multiply and divide fractions.  This one-page learning exercise is designed for mental math.  It contains 30 problems,...

For this adding fractions worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are added. Students reduce the answer to lowest terms. There are six similar worksheets available here.

In this fractions instructional activity, students solve 16 problems that require them to add fractions. Students use the sums and the provided information to crack a mystery code.

In this fraction worksheet, students add fractions with unlike denominators and then simplify answers to their lowest terms. This one-page worksheet contains 30 problems.

In this fraction worksheet, students add fractions with like denominators in eight problems.  The solutions are not provided.

In this improper fraction and mixed number worksheet, students learn how to convert from an improper fraction to a mixed number and from a mixed number to an improper fraction. They practice converting from one to the other.

For this add and reduce worksheet, students add and reduce fractions with one and two digit numbers with common and uncommon denominators. Students complete 150 problems.

Fourth graders compare and order fractions. In this comparing and ordering fractions activity, 4th graders make fraction strips from construction paper but pretend that they are candy bars. They use the strips to compare and order...

In this mixed and improper fractions worksheet, students complete clues where they figure out the mixed or improper fraction. Students complete 6 problems.

In this math worksheet, students learn how to add fractions and find out the difference between a numerator and a demoninator.

For this decimal worksheet, students read about adding and subtracting, then complete a set of 31 problems, adding, subtracting, solving for values of expressions and solving equations.

An episode of Cyberkids is shown, and learners interact with web based activities to discover how fractions are parts of a whole. They study the names of fraction parts, add and subtract fractions, and recognize equivalent fractions.

Adding fractions with unlike denominators can be cloudy, but attaching the fractions to real-life math can add to fraction number sense. Alex needed to run only a mile, will completing the training in two segments satisfy this...

Aunt Barb's salad dressing is a mixture of oil, vinegar, salt, herbs, and a pinch of math. Fifth graders add the fractional measurements of ingredients to find a total amount. The fractions have unlike denominators. After finding the...

Shoot and score with three basketball-themed lessons about decimals. Young mathematicians compare game statistics, make trash can hoops, and play a data spinner game to practice identifying digits and values within decimal numbers.

How much is your toaster costing you every day? Young environmentalists calculate the monetary costs of household appliances based on their average consumption of wattage.

In this finding the sums of fractions learning exercise, students add single digit and double digit fractions with uncommon denominators. Students solve 120 problems. 

In this fraction addition worksheet, 5th graders solve the fraction addition problems. Students solve 15 fraction equations that do not contain common denominators.

For this fraction addition worksheet, students solve a total of 14 problems, adding fractions with like denominators. An example problem appear at the top of the worksheet.