Curated OER
Bargain Town, USA
Third graders discuss discounts and walk around classroom labeled with lots of discounted merchandise. They complete a worksheet converting original prices to new bargain prices.
Curated OER
Goobers. Goobers? Goobers!
Young scholars begin the lesson by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and...
Curated OER
Probability or Ability?
Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
Curated OER
Making Rectangles
Students study rectangles. In this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Equivalent Fractions Pointer
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line as you color in the fraction.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Game
Students use their knowledge equivalent fractions and their ability to compare fractions to play this computer based game.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize Revision: Equivalent Fractions
This is an excellent place to learn about equivalent fractions. There is an interactive exploration of what equivalent fractions are. There is also an explanation and example of how to find equivalent fractions followed by a quiz.
Other
Active Maths Limited: Fractions and Decimals: Whiteboard Resources
Two Fraction Wall interactive activities are an excellent resource for students to visualize equivalent fractions.
Other
Active Maths Limited: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
Here are two excellent, interactive, teaching resources that visually demonstrate equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.
PBS
Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Operation: Pirate Picnic Activity Plan
Ahoy Matey! Join PBS Kids characters Peg + Cat to explore fair sharing and solve math problems to help a group of cranky pirates divide things fairly. Children will separate sets of objects into equal groups and divide single objects...
PBS
Pbs: Solving Equivalent Fraction Problems: Bianca's New Pet
In the accompanying classroom activity, students use equivalent fractions to solve a problem and create word problems of their own.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Fractions Time Line
A number line showing equivalent fractions.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Egyptian Fractions
On this one page website find the solution to this Egyptian fractions challenge by using equivalent fractions and your problem solving skills.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Cyberchase: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Half
This is an excellent way to introduce the fraction concept of equivalent fractions.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Fracciones Equivalentes Ii
In this activity you can practice identifying equivalent fractions given the fraction and the shapes.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Fracciones Equivalentes
In this interactive activity you can match the fraction with the equivalent decimal. Time is kept until everything is matched.
PBS
Pbs: Logical Leaps: Adding Fractions and Decimals From 0 to 1 on the Vertical Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving flea circus high jumps. Then, add two consecutive jumps and place them on a vertical number line. This often requires you to find equivalent fractions with common denominators....
PBS
Pbs: Logical Leaps: Adding Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals on the Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a jumping frog contest. Add two consecutive jumps by one frog and place the jumps on the number line, finding equivalent fractions with common denominators to do so. Numbers are...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Fractions
An extensive selection of teacher resources dealing with fractions at many different levels. There are worksheets, PowerPoints, smartboard presentations, activities, Excel, Word, and pdf files for the teacher's use.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Fraction Decimal Challenge
In this activity, students explore the meaning and purpose of equivalent fractions. They also practice writing fractions that meet a given criteria.
Other
Pbs Mathline: Fractions to Half or Half Not [Pdf]
This tutorial features a hands-on lesson that teaches equivalent fractions for grades 3-4. Students explore fractional parts equivalent to one-half. Lesson plan includes an extensive list of materials, worksheets, extension activities...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Pelmathism: Fractions, Decimals, & Percents
Use this game to improve your knowledge and understanding of fractions, decimals, and percents. You can set the topics you want to practice on this game.
Other
Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractional Triangles
On this one page website sharpen your logic and equivalent fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.