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Adding and Subtracting Decimals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. In this decimal lesson plan, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one...
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Fractions Made Visible

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. In this decimals lesson plan, students use grid paper and money to learn how to add and subtract decimals.
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice multiplying decimals and/or mixed numbers, explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers, and practice predicting the effects of multiplying a number by a decimal or mixed number.
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Addition and Subtraction Pick n Mix 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice a wide range of strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems containing decimal fractions. They add and subtract fractions, decimals and integers while generalizing the properties of operations with...
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Fractions in Everyday Life

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students apply understanding of fractions by converting a recipe to feed the class and the whole grade level. They calculate how many cookies the class would eat and multiply each fraction in the recipe accordingly.
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Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners solve problems with fractions without using a calculator. In this algebra lesson, students practice reducing, converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. They apply the use of fractions to the real world.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners add or subtract fraction parts of mixed numbers before adding or subtracting the whole number parts. In this fractions lesson plan, students learn to use a ruler to help them add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
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Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
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Summer Bridge Activities 4-5

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this cross-curricular worksheet, students complete various activities. They complete a crossword puzzle dealing with electricity, change mixed numbers into decimals, subtract fractions, identify adjectives in sentences, solve money...
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Using Integer Tiles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Demonstrate how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers using tiles. Pupils complete a variety of activities on a worksheet, including mixed addition and subtraction problems, subtracting and adding opposites, and magic squares...
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Fraction Sugar Cookies

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice addition, subtraction,and conversion of fractions by making cookies from a recipe. Students convert mixed number into compound fractions and combine fractions using addition in order to make a certain amount of...
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Decimal Fractions of a Set

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice problem solving equations of fractions, ratios and proportions, addition and subtraction stage 6 as well as advanced additive. Emphasis is placed on decimal fractions and then they convert fractions to decimals.
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Adding And Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice adding and subtracting fractions in this Math lesson for the fifth grade classroom. The lesson uses a word problem involving snack food ingredients that is sure to please any hungry student. State standards for...
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...
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Fraction Food Frenzy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
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Adding and subtracting fractions: the same sized slice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.
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Introduction to Fractions on the Numberline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use color-cued fraction strips and a color-cued numberline to develop basic fraction concepts and correct sequencing. They complete a worksheet using equivalent fractions to solve the problems.
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Fickled Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Integers and Fractions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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.
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Problem Solving With Fractions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve and analyze fractions. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders solve fractions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They work in groups and do peer-review.
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Numbers, Numbers Everywhere!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore properties of integers! In this algebra lesson, pupils add, subtract, divide and multiply using integers correctly. They differentiate between rational and irrational numbers.
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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Cornbread Addition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after being given a box of cornbread mix, follow the directions to make the cornbread. They utilize measuring cups to mix all the ingredients together and incorporate adding simple fractions while mixing up the cornbread.