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Who Wants to Win Millions: Fraction Edition
Intended for 3rd or 4th graders, this simple fraction review covers addition, subtraction, and conversions of basic fractions. Presented in a Jeopardy-style format, this game will be fun and engaging for the whole class.
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Equivalent Fractions
If you are looking for a simple way to review equivalent fractions, this is a great resource. Using a visual means and a series of examples, learners review this skill. There is a worksheet provided and a prompt to encourage pupils to...
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Using Manipulatives to Teach Fractions
There is no doubt that learners remember what they have learned when they have a visual representation. Using an egg carton and candy bars, they explore the concept of fractional amounts. By having pupils cut the egg carton into parts...
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Comparing Fractions
The best way to teach students how to compare fractions is using visual means. This instructional activity suggests a variety of ways to help learners understand this concept using a SMART Board, Kidspiration, videos, computer games, and...
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Third Grade Fraction/Promethean Flip Chart
While just a simple exploration of fractions, this lesson plan comes with resources to make it a richer experience. Third graders identify fractions, complete worksheets, and use KidPix to make their own fraction pizzas.
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Cards For Fractions
As a critical-thinking activity, this series of problems would be a great supplemental activity to use after a unit on fractions. The solutions require a good deal of thought and allow learners to tap into their problem solving abilities.
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How to Read a Ruler
A n incredibly thorough learning exercise on how to read and use a ruler awaits yours students. Students identify lines on the ruler and use the proper abbreviations for the lengths. Students answer ten questions about ruler usage.
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Veggie Chop and Data Analysis
First graders chop vegetables into fractions. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders cut vegetables, collect data about favorite vegetables and create a bar graph using the information. Students make inferences about the data and record...
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Find the Correct Order
By selecting a number in each of three columns to create a series of numbers arranged from least to greatest value, students will apply correct order rules. Slides include practice of ordering 3 and 4 digit numbers, fractions, mixed...
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Ways to Extend the Learning With A Fraction Unit
Here are some ideas for extending the learning beyond traditional fraction lessons.
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Easy Worksheet: Dividing Fractions
In this dividing fractions worksheet, students solve 8 short answer problems. Students divide fractions by multiplying by the multiplicative inverse.
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Fractions VI: Simplifying Fractions
This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of factors and greatest common factors, then introduces the steps involved in simplifying a fraction. Plenty of guided practice is provided for each step.
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Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving
Fifth graders practice solving problems. In this fraction and decimal lesson plan, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals. Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for problem solving.
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Analyze The Learner; Chocolate Fractions
Third graders describe, represent and compare fractions using pieces of a chocolate bar. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders demonstrate how to read and write fractions correctly. Students then integrate technology by using the...
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Factor Fun for Fifth Graders
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization instructional activity, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common...
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Fishin' For Fractions
Fifth graders compare fractions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders identify whether a fraction is closest to zero, half, or one and use common denominators. They put fractions in order and complete real-life fraction questions.
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Naming Fractional Parts of a Whole
Third graders complete a worksheet. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders review fraction vocabulary, use the SmartBoard to divide fractions and complete stations where they work with fractional parts of a whole.
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Mixing Mixed Numbers Art/Creating Fractions
Third graders explore number values by participating in class math activities. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders collaborate with classmates to discuss the technique of adding mix numbers while utilizing paper plates to help...
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Equivalent Fractions
Students complete a worksheet. In this fractions lesson, students review their knowledge of fractions, define equivalent fractions, see examples of equivalent fractions and practice making equivalent fractions.
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Homework #13: Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
In this percents and decimals worksheet, students convert percents, decimals and fractions to the stated form. They translate short percent statements to number sentences and then solve them. This two-page worksheet contains 24 problems.
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Regents Exam Questions: Rationalizing Denominators 1
In this rationalizing worksheet, students simplify expressions containing rational numbers. They identify equivalent expressions containing fractions and square roots. This four-page worksheet contains 16 multiple-choice problems. An...
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Variety of Fractions
Students play a fraction game. In this improper and mixed fractions instructional activity, students discuss the fractions 1/3, 4/3 and 1 1/3. Students learn about the differences between proper fractions, improper fractions and mixed...
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Multiply Fractions with Fractions
For this Math worksheet, students multiply fractions and write their answer in simplest form. Students are given 9 problems to practice the skill.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this math worksheet, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.