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Bye, Bye, Bye, Fraction Phobia!
Young mathematicians utilize video, the internet, and hands-on learning experiences in order to recognize that fractions aren't as "scary" as they first appear, and that we use them every day in our lives. The hands-on activities in this...
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Equivalent Pals (Fractions)
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...
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Introduction to Decimals
Young math whizzes complete the online instruction, then solve 20 problems about identifying decimals, comparing decimals and fractions and ordering decimals.
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Interpreting and Computing Division of a Fraction by a Fraction—More Models II
No more inverting and multiplying to divide fractions. Applying concepts of measurement division from the previous lesson, pupils consider partitive division using fraction bars and number lines. They first convert fractions to like...
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Ratio and Proportion
Middle schoolers review the definition and rules for equivalent fractions. Additionally, they are introduced to equivalent ratios. They write examples of ratios from the board, and they come to the board to write the correct equivalent...
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Tony's Tiger BITES
Learners work with the concept of equivalent fractions. In this equivalent fraction worksheet, students double a recipe, triple a recipe, and reduce a recipe for Tiger BITES by one-half and one-quarter. They apply multiplication and...
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Students practice ordering fractions. In this fractions lesson, students determine how to tell when a fraction is close to 1, 1/2 and other various fractions. Students use benchmarks to order fractions.
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Punch Mix-up
Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.
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"NSN, Fractions, Percents, Ratios, Rates" Investigations
Sixth graders engage in an investigation about the concepts related to fractions. They read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They demonstrate an understanding of relationships involving...
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I'll Halve S'More, Please!
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.
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Rational Numbers in Lowest Terms
In this rational numbers worksheet, students write equivalent forms of rational numbers, divide rational numbers, and express them in their lowest terms. This two-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders find the least common denominator of each fraction. Then they write equivalent fractions using the LCD and compare the numerators of the new fractions.
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Problem Solvers
Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....
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Equal Parts
In this equal parts worksheet, students, working with a partner, study, formulate and calculate the answers to six word problems or drawings.
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Fractions
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of activities to identify the fraction parts and the symbols they represent. As a class they explore different fractions using unifix cubes, then use the cubes to build and discuss the...
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Fraction Equivalence
Fourth graders explore fractions. They compare different fractions using fraction bars. Students find equivalent fractions and they use fraction bars to visualize addition of fractions.
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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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Study Buddies: Adding And Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Pair up your math pals to teach each other about adding and subtracting uncommon denominator fractions! Step-by-step instructions are provided as well as five practice problems.
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EZ Fractions
Students become familiar with fractions, and have a meaningful experience to relate them to. They write fractions, and identify numerators and denominators.
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The Math Of African Music
Students practice rhythms and fractions on African drums in this Music lesson mixing Math skills and music notation. The lesson also includes ideas for assessment and state and national benchmarks met.
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Investigation- More than 4- Less than 5
Seventh graders practice combining decimals and fractions to find sums which are either greater than 4 or less than 5. Students first approximate the value of each fraction and decimal, then they look for combinations to fit the guidelines.
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Fractions
Fourth graders use pattern blocks and fraction identification cards to create and identify fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 4th graders identify fractions in a pizza, and make fractions with markers.
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equivalent Fractions
Fifth graders participate in a lesson concerned with the concept of equivalent fractions. The lesson use a cross-curricular approach using words with the same meaning to make connections to how equal fractions have the same numerical value.
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Discovering New Units
Young scholars use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. In this fractions lesson plan, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.