University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Garden Design [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use understanding of area to find the area of shapes on a grid.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Fair Play [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of measurement.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Symmetical Patterns [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding on the concept of symmetry.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Area of a Shape
A comprehensive guide for learning all about area with definitions, how it is measured, the area of various shapes, solved examples, and practice questions.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fourths
Students learn about partitioning shapes into fourths. The resource consists of notes and practice problems.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Eighths
Students learn about partitioning shapes into eighths. The resource consists of notes and practice problems.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Tenths
Students learn about partitioning shapes into tenths. The resource consists of notes and practice problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Three Equal Shares
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must divide a wreath into three equal parts to satisfy the demands of the Three Fates.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Find Grammy
The learning game explores fractional parts. Students look for Grammy by identifying the fractional distance between the beginning and end of the hedge.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Area
This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of area and features resource links to further learning. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.a Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Cookies for Grampy
The learning game explores fractional parts. Students make whole cookies using fractional pieces.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: To Be (Half) or Not to Be (Half)
Explore part to whole and part of a set with interlocking cubes.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Fractions
Students learn about partitioning shapes and fractions. The resource consists of notes and practice problems.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Basic Fractions: Simple Fractional Parts
Explore fractions through creating shapes in this interactive exercise.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Picture Fraction
This resource covers basic fractions and students can choose between a fractional whole up to eight or up to sixteen pieces. Students are given a pie chart and they have to determine what fraction of the chart is shaded. There are ten...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Perimeter With Side Lengths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice calculating the perimeter of various polygons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Completing the Whole Pictures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and then attempt practice problems on how to complete a whole picture with some missing parts.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Models
Numerator values can be set for 0-20. Denominator values restricted to 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 20. Use this interactive tool to show a fraction. Adjust both the denominator and numerator and see a visual representation as a part of a...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Area Builder
Create shapes using colorful blocks, and explore the relationship between perimeter and area. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.a Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Veintiocho Cerillas
Remove four matches to the center of the square then repositions the other matches in such a way that the sum of them on each side is 11.
TOPS Learning Systems
Top Science: Go Figure! [Pdf]
This is a classic area puzzle where polygon shapes are rearranged, giving what seems to be a different total area. Students must try to determine why there is a discrepancy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Unit Fractions
Identify unit fractions when given a visual or a context. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.2 Partition shapes into...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cutting Shapes Into Equal Parts
In this exercise, students practice cutting shapes into equal parts. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.2 Partition shapes into parts with equal...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cut Shapes Into Equal Parts
Practice telling if a shape has been divided into equal parts. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.