PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modeling a Fraction Multiplication Word Problem
This video [2:31] illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions that requires students to find an unknown product based on a comparison of two quantities. One of the world's largest insects, the Goliath beetle, is...
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Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Fractions in Music
In this lesson, students explore the relationship between fractions and musical pitch. Media resources and teaching materials are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Musical Fractions
In this lesson plan, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication Using Arrays
This video illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions using an array to model the solution visually. The problem involves puffins, arctic birds that live in colonies and fish to feed their young.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication With Equal Groups
This video presents a visual model for solving a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions. The problem asks students to use the amount of bamboo that a panda eats in an hour to determine how much he eats in a quarter of an...
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Pbs: Product of a Whole Number and a Fraction
Explore multiplication by modeling problems and grouping with manipulatives. This video focuses on multiplying whole numbers by unit fractions and modeling the problems with unit blocks.
PBS
Pbs: Area Models for Multiplication of Fractions
Use area models to show a visual representation of the product of two fractions. This interactive exercise focuses on multiplying fractions and reducing them when possible.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Baseball: Fractions
Students will complete a series of learning games to practice comparing, ordering, and determing fractions.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Orange Trees, Olive Trees: 3 Digit Numbers and Fractions
In this interactive site, students practice various skills including finding the total, odd and even numbers, making change, and fractions by helping a farmer pick and sell his oranges and olives.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Treasure Island: Fractions & Decimals
Jack is going on a treasure hunt. Join him and find out more about fractions and decimals.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Castle in the Clouds: Fractions and Mass
Play a variety of learning games to explore division, measuring, and grouping objects.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Orange Trees, Olive Trees: Number Patterns and Fractions
This interactive site allows students to practice multiple skills including number patterns, fractions, weight, and ordering numbers.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Intermath: Denominator
This one page website provides a definition for denominator and numerator. It also give examples.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Division
An introduction to the concept of division, with an explanation of how it relates to fractions and decimal numbers. Includes links to practice activities.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Exploring Fraction Kits [Pdf]
For this activity you will need a set of fraction circles or fraction squares for each pair of students.
Rice University
More Fun Fractions
In this site, pattern blocks are used to explore fractional relationships among shapes.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Breaking Down Fractions
Discover fractions in the world around us in this instructional activity that also examines how fractions are divided. Detailed examples and pictures presented to explain this concept along with key vocabulary. A brief introduction to...
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Suma De Fracciones
In this interactive activity you can practice adding two fractions. Two levels are provided.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fractions Introduction Game
This math game is a basic introduction to fractions. Students analyze the number of highlighted parts of the whole and choose the correct fraction that represents the picture. Their score is recorded.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fractions Quiz
A quiz to assess knowledge of fractions, through which students identify the fraction represented by a simple illustration. A results summary is given at the end of the quiz, and students can return to review questions they miss.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Fraction Bars
Set the numerator and denominator and then see the fraction represented visually with a fraction bar.
Scholastic
Scholastic Lesson Activities: Model With Manipulatives
Two fraction activities are highlighted at this one page website. Both use manipulatives to help students begin to understand the basic concepts of fractions.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Denominator
Find a quick, concise explanation of a denominator. An example is given and clearly explained.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: In the Money
On this one page website sharpen your logic, money, and fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.