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Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders use the diagram to identify how many parts are shaded and what fraction of a pizza is this. Then they use the common denominator to add the numerators and simplify the fraction.
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Fractions-Missing Numbers
in this missing numbers worksheet, learners complete a total of 12 problems, supplying missing numbers necessary to arrive at given answers, then complete 3 additional related problems.
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The Facts, Gimme the Facts!
Students engage in a variety of activities which help them memorize their times tables. There are some very good ideas imbedded in this plan of how to systematically teach the basic facts in a way that help students retain what they learn.
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Number Base Clocks
Students investigate place value in base ten. In this number sense instructional activity, students participate in an online instructional activity at www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NumberBaseClocks and demonstrate how to...
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Number Patterns
An easy way to introduce numerical patterns, these activities can be made simpler by using addition, or more difficult with division, fractions, and percentages. Children examine patterns and determine the missing number in the sequence....
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Fractions in Everyday Life
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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Math--Fractions and Percentages
In this fractions and percentages worksheet, learners write down the percentages of a pie chart and change then into fractions. Students change 7 fraction sentences into a percentage sentence.
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The Generation of Fractions
Students explore the process of reducing fractions to simplest form by using a multiples grid. For this simplest form lesson, students pull different fractions out of a bag and then consult their grid to discover all the multiples that...
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Fraction of a Number
Pupils explore how to multiply fractions using color tiles. They use the appropriate strategies for the multiplication of fractions. Students use 40 color tiles to practice multiplying fractions. They practice using various fractions to...
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Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fifth graders practice working with mixed numbers and fractions. They practice conversions with problems changing fractions to mixed numbers or mixed numbers to fractions. Examples are included in the lesson.
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Represent Fractions
Using word problems can be a good way to help students practice working with fractions. For this worksheet on fractions, students solve problems involving real-life examples. This worksheet is part of the Houghton Mifflin math series and...
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Real-Life Problems
Focus on money math as scholars solve five word problems. They must determine the correct math operation to find a solution (multiplication, division, or subtraction) and show their work in the provided space. There are two examples...
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Introducing the Concept: Percents
Students explore the math concept of percents. For this percents lesson, students examine visual examples of the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
Helping with Math
Fractions: Dividing Mixed Numbers
Learners change mixed numbers into improper fractions, then divide to determine the quotients. There are 18 equations to solve on this assignment. An answer key can be printed for your grading purposes. Use this as an assessment.
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Changing Fractions to Decimals
In this fractions to decimals worksheet, learners change fractions with one digit numbers to decimals. Students complete 12 problems total.
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Equivalent Fraction Quilts
Fifth graders practice fraction skills by making quilts using paper or cloth for the squares and rectangles. Each square of the quilt is an equivalent fraction which they design. Students can also use this activity to demonstrate how to...
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Measure for Measure
How does your class measure up? Young scientists create a scale drawing of the JOIDES Resolution in a collaborative activity. The lesson incorporates mathematical principles with deep-sea exploration to focus on enhancing measurement...
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Finding the Fraction of a Whole Number
How does one turn a whole number into a fraction? It can be tricky business but fortunately this visual aid will help the process along. An explanation of the process and four example problems help your kids before they tackle seven...
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Probability using M & M's
Using M & M's candies, young statisticians predict the color distribution in a packet of candies and test their predictions against their group and the larger class. A review of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents...
Online Math Learning
Word Problems That Use GFC or LCM
This is a webpage that contains five word problems requiring learners to find the least common multiple or least common denominator.
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Chocolate Math
Young scholars utilize chocolate to identify parts of a whole. In this fractions lesson, students discover the vocabulary associated with fractions and practice dividing a chocolate bar into pieces based on fraction problems. Young...
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results.
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Half of a Half
After your math classes have been introduced to fractions (especially those with denominators of two, four, and eight), introduce them to fractions on a number line with this lesson. Using a meter length of tape, show your class where...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 15: Overview
Observe fraction numerators and denominators to determine if they are less than or equal to 1/2. In this fractions lesson plan, students simplify fractions and determine their relationship to 1/2.