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Curated OER

Polygon Division Models

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars use polygons to explore division. They use pattern blocks to represent whole numbers and fractions. They discuss divisors, factors, dividend and products. In groups, students present models and solve problems. They justify...
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Curated OER

Numeracy Starters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
If you like to start each day with a new math challenge or warm-up, this resource is a must have. It includes 36 slides, each containing a different math challenge that stimulates algebraic reasoning, problem solving, and basic math...
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PPT
Curated OER

Percentages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A helpful presentation that demonstrates the similarities between fractions and percentages Learners are first shown a grid of 100 squares that has a certain amount shaded in. They are taught how to assign both a fractional value and a...
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California Academy of Science

Moons in Comparison

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Just how big is Earth's moon? With a hands-on simulation, scholars use Play-Doh to model the sizes of the planets Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and their moons. They make predictions as a class, work together to make their models, and discuss...
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EngageNY

Percent and Rates per 100

For Teachers 6th Standards
What percentage of your class understands percents? Pupils learn the meaning of percents based upon rates per 100 in the 24th lesson plan in a series of 29. They represent percents as fractions, decimals, ratios, and models. The scholars...
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Curated OER

Finding Quarters

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
How do you find a quarter of a given number? The class will see how easy it can be, as they first find 1/2 of a given set of numbers. They are then encouraged to find 1/2 again, which of course is 1/4. A great strategy for learners just...
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Curated OER

Half 1/2

For Teachers K - 1st
Introduce the concept of fractions to very young children. They see images of objects cut in half. They then complete a series of activities where they color half of each given image, then cut and paste two halves together to create one...
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Curated OER

Doubles and Halves 3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Build mental math skills by teaching learners to double and half three-digit numbers. They start out by doubling one of seven double-digit numbers. Next, they discuss their strategy, and then practice doubling and halving 3-digit...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complement Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
Two worksheets are here with 17 complement math word problems. These are not easy problems. Percentages, fractions, metric system problems, and logic problems are all present. Many of the problems require two or three steps to solve....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: 2 (Word Problems)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
For this fraction worksheet, fourth and fifth graders solve six word problems, all having to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. This worksheet can be adapted to the Common Core standards in math.
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Adding and subtracting mixed numbers need the same attention that regular fractions do by finding a common denominator. If you plan to use a vertical line-up of the fractions then this video is for you. It just introduces this method, it...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Adding Tenths and Hundredths

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Learning to add fractions with different denominators presents a big hurdle for many young mathematicians. Simplify the process for learners with this series of practice problems involving the friendly fractions tenths and hundredths....
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Curated OER

Fractions of Quantities

For Teachers 4th - 5th
What is 1/4 of 36? The class will work through six examples and 4 problems to better understand the relationship between fraction and quantity. The first six example show how a whole is broken into equal parts and is represented as a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions and Decimals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this worksheet on comparing fractions and decimals, fifth and sixth graders compare 40 sets of fractions and decimals using the greater than or less than symbols.
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Curated OER

Hershey Chocolate Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
In order for young scholars to acquire knowledge about math concepts, and in particular fractions, they need concrete ways to practice an abstract concept.¿¿¿ Using Hershey bars builds on prior knowledge as most students have probably...
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NTTI

I'll Halve S'more Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
There is a lot to learn about fractions, and this is a fun way to do it! Individuals participate in a Cyberchase activity to describe a fraction in terms of sharing parts of a whole. They determine the meaning of the parts of a fraction,...
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Core Knowledge Foundation

A “Whole” Lot of Fraction Fun!

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Young mathematicians are introduced to fractions in a unit that helps them to understand parts of a whole.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fraction of a Number

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Whether you need a math drill or a comprehensive review, here is a great addition to any math lesson. After reviewing how to find fractions of whole numbers, pupils work on problems, such as 1/8 of 72 and 1/2 of 114. Use this activity as...
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Common Core Sheets

Comparing Numerically (Different Denominator)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Compare fractions with different denominators in a handy Common Core based instructional activity. Fourth graders decide which fraction is larger or smaller based on the parts that make up a whole (denominator) and the parts being...
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National Security Agency

Fraction Fever

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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Curated OER

Fraction X--Adding Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math PowerPoint, the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators is broken down into a logical, easy-to-follow sequence of steps. Definitions and examples of multiples, least common multiple, and least common denominator...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson 3: Number Sense

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners solve word problems using number sense. They convert fractions to decimals and mixed numbers. Pupils determine if a given fraction is greater or less than another fraction, and order numbers on a number line.
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Curated OER

Cuisenaire Chefs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Favorite family recipes and cuisenaire rods are used to help learners understand fractions. They bring in recipes from home and then use their cuisenaire rods to model the fractional values needed to prepare various dishes. A great way...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Renaming Fraction

For Students 4th - 5th
These improper fractions need to be renamed, and young mathematicians are guided through the process to simplify 36 of them here. They change each to a mixed number, sometimes simplifying further to get the fully reduced form. There are...

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