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Fickled Fractions
Learners explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Decimal Fractions: Thousandths
In this decimal fractions worksheet, students write the decimal fractions equivalent to word phrases. One example is completed, answers are included. Worksheet gives a reference web site for additional activities.
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Rational Speed Matching
Ready, set, go! Individuals practice converting rational numbers between fractions, decimals, and percents. A speed game has teams match the three forms of rational numbers on a number line.
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Feeding Pets
Students explore and compare fractions. Using a fraction strip, they find common denominators, convert fractions, and find fractions between other fractions. Students work in groups or independently to change fractions to decimals.
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Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Students compare and organize different fractions. In this fraction lesson, students use wax paper divided into squares to represent fractions. Students put them in different orders based on their value to complete their mathematics...
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Discovering New Units
Students use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. For this fractions lesson, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.
Illustrative Mathematics
Running to School
The object of this activity is to compute how far Rosa ran to school. Given in the exercise is the fractional number of miles between home and school and the fractional distance Rosa ran. The commentary shows several ways to have your...
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The Golden Students
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
CK-12 Foundation
Percent of a Number: Acid Solution
Mathematicians answer five questions about percents, ratios, and proportions with help from an interactive graduated cylinder. Question types include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and discussion.
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Folding Fractions
Students create a set of fraction circles using a paper folding technique. They fold 10 inch circles of paper into the indicated fractions, identify the fractions, and use them to show equivalency.
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Fractions (Unitary)
In this fraction activity, students determine which shape is divided into equal parts and check their answer. Students then look at shaded parts of a whole and circle the correct fraction. Finally, students determine the fraction for the...
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Fractions and Decimals
Students convert between fractions and decimals. In this algebra activity, students investigate fractions and differentiate between largest and smallest fractions. They add fractions and decimals using a common denominator.
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Identifying Fractions 2
In this fractions practice worksheet, students examine 10 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions.
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Identifying Fractions 3
In this fractions practice worksheet, students examine 9 fraction graphics, write each of the fractions, and record how to say each of the fractions. An example is included.
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Number Theory and Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
For this math crossword, students use a set of clues and 15 words about number theory and fractions to complete a crossword puzzle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Decimals and Percents
In this decimals and percents worksheet, 8th graders solve 26 different types of problems that include expressing numbers as a decimal and a percent. Then they change each number to fractions and determine the unknown number for each...
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Exploring Decimals, Percents, and Fractions Using Gizmo
In this fraction, decimal, and percent activity, students convert between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students explore numbers presented in these different forms using models and Gizmo.
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Folded Fractions
Second graders, in pairs, use various geometric shapes to represent fractional parts and divide them into equal parts.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Increasing and Decreasing Quantities by a Percent
As part of a study of percent and percent change, learners first complete an assessment task with several percent change problems. They then complete an activity using cards to create a diagram expressing percent increases and...
Ohio Department of Education
Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Funtastic Fractions
Students discover fractions by creating models. In this fractions instructional activity, students read Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy and view a video about what fractions actually represent. Students divide a square piece of paper a...
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Fractions
First graders create fraction creatures by using 1 inch squares of construction paper. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders name the fractions within their whole creatures.
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Stirring up Fractions
Second graders practice unit fractions to identify parts of the whole and parts of a set. They utilize a variety of manipulative's including recipe boxes to get them started stirring up fractions. A multitude of books on fractions are...