Students compare whole and fractional numbers using <, >, or =, with manipulatives and drawings.

You class will read Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh Krudwig as an anticipatory set for this lesson on ratios. They make models of the insects in the story and then use them as a source of data for this ratio and proportion lesson. This...

Young scholars use an Internet tool, The Take-Away Bar" to solve subtraction problems. They use mental strategies to subtract a two-digit number from a larger two-digit number. Students write and solve subtraction problems. They...

In this math learning exercise, students solve the problems that use the concept of fractions in a variety of activities. The sheet is a teacher's guide.

Students explore mathematics by viewing cartoons. For this math functions lesson, students read several "Peanut" cartoons on their worksheets as they solve fraction problems and compare them to the comic strip. Students utilize addition,...

Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...

Students make a table on the computer, but create fractions and equivalent fractions through the use of color. They are able to manipulate fractions in order to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of whole number that is broken...

Students calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry lesson, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount using the calculator.

Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...

Learners use an Internet tool, "The Take-Away Bar" to solve subtraction problems by breaking them into parts. They write and solve comparison problems. Students make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers. They use...

Students explore the concept of fractions with coin denominations. They play a game involving trading equal fraction parts to coin values, and complete a 'Fraction Circles' worksheet.

Students, in groups, create models of pizzes and divide them, usin Unifix cubes, into fractions.

Students practice identifying common fractions using various manipulatives. They visit a visual fractions website and complete an activity. In the final activity, students create real-life problems.

Young scholars develop strategies to find equivalent decimals. In this equivalent decimals lesson plan, students participate in a variety of decimal games to find equivalent decimals.

Second graders explore fraction with Cuisenaire Rods. In this fraction lesson, 2nd graders recieve "recipe" cards for adding fractions. After practicing, students create their own cards then exchange  with each other to...

Second graders run for various offices. They dress up like a politician, pretend to be running for an office, and tell the students why they should vote for him/her. They explain why it is necessary for a community to have a government

Base ten blocks serve as visual representations of numbers that include decimals to the hundredths place. Children compare and order decimals in their math journal as they build the corresponding numbers with base ten blocks.

Students examine the concept of fractions. For this fractions king lesson, students review math vocabulary and discover the equivalent forms of fractions as decimals and percents.

Students use fraction circles to observe fractions in smaller parts and to complete charting and word problem activities. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete chart problems, word problems, and fraction comparing problems...

Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.

Students explore percent. In this percent instructional activity, students investigate how to represent percentages on a hundreds grid. Working independently, students solve mathematical problems involving percentages.

Give the most important people watching the Olympics a beautiful place to stay! Learners create a luxury hotel for the games using AppleWorks, fractions, and their knowledge of perimeter and area. The math lesson plan includes resource...

In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the addition with fractions of the same denominator. There is a button at the top of the page for the answers.

Learners design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.