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Number Wall
Use the number wall to practice addition, evens and odds, missing addends, and doubling. Learners answer various questions based on six numbers, filling in squares with digits. They list the odd numbers and total them, then list the even...
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Matching Fractions
Focus on halves, thirds, and fourths in these visual fraction activities. Scholars begin by examining a grid with various expressions of the three fractions displayed in the grid squares. They color-code the grid to indicate which...
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Halves
Is it half? There are three sections to this introductory fractions learning exercise focusing on halves. First graders begin by coloring half of five basic shapes, each of which already is divided into two parts. Next, they examine four...
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Equivalent Fractions
Fractions equivalent to 1/3, 1/4, and 1/2 are the focus of this slide show. The class views each set of fractions and notes how each set can be considered equivalent. The relationships are shown both visually and mathematically, which...
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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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.g Geometric Pictures of One Half
This task presents students with some creative geometric ways to represent the fraction one half. Aligns with 3.G.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 3.g Representing Half of a Circle
This task asks which pictures represent half of a circle? Moving into more complex shapes where geometric arguments about cutting or work using simple equivalences of fractions is required to analyze the picture. Aligns with 3.G.A.2.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Fractions Can Be Fun
Second graders recognize what it means to fold a paper in half, but do they recognize how to create fourths or thirds?
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Red Balloons, Blue Balloons
Use your problem solving skills to help Katie and Will solve the problem they have with blowing up their balloons until they pop. See if you can discover the solution on your own at this one page website. Then check the solution...