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Solar Storms-Fractions and Percentages
In this solar storms activity, students find the percentage of X-Flares and Halo CMEs that occurred in solar storms and complete a Venn Diagram comparing the numbers of each.
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Basketball Calculating Percentage
Seventh graders calculate percentages, convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions using information from a basketball game.
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What's Left?
Students work together to choose a favorite food that can be divided. Using construction paper, they draw a picture of the food and take turns erasing it to determine how much of it is left. They must include all equations, fractions and...
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Finding the Percent of a Number in Fish Body Weight
Learners use fractions to find the weight of fish. They use percentages to determine the correct amount to feed them. They organize their data into a graph and shares with the class.
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Finding Equivalent Forms For Positive Rational Numbers
Learners discuss the relationship between and the equivalent forms of rational numbers. They will convert numbers from decimals to fractions, understanding they are equivalent, but just different forms.
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Prime and composite numbers are the focus of this mathematics lesson. In it, learners practice techniques for identifying these two types of numbers. They utilize the Inspiration program to complete a task that is clearly explained, and...
Todd Bowden
Number Line
Arrange these in order on a number line:
95%
1/3
.700
3/5
5/6
50%
.200
Was that too easy? Don't worry! This app gradually gets more difficult.
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The World of Integers
Review operations related to rational numbers and integers using the include PowerPoint presentation, "Interesting Integers." Young mathematicians classify rational numbers as being natural, whole, or integers and read an article about...
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Taking Attendance
Young mathematicians record and analyze data. They will take attendance for their class and compare to other days. Then discuss ways to count who is present. They may also show the amount of students present using fractions.
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Ratio and Proportion
Do these items have the same ratio? Through a learning contract, pupils master proportions by practicing proportions via word problems, graphs, and with manipulatives. An exit ticket checks for understanding at the end of the...
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Ratios, Rates and Percentages
In this ratios, rates and percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve 16 different types of problems that include writing each ratio as a decimal and a fraction in lowest terms as a percent. They also arrange numbers in ascending order and...
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Corn and Oats
How much land does a parcel hold? How much fertilizer does it take for a field of corn? Pupils answer these questions and more as they apply ratio reasoning and unit analysis.
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Percentages
In this percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 13 various types of problems. First, they convert the percentages to fractions and simplify. Then, students convert the percentages to decimals. In addition, they find the...
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Money Game
Fourth graders give change of one dollar. For this decimal and fractions lesson, 4th graders receive fake coins and discuss what they could purchase with them. Students go for a walk and spend one dollar and get...
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Relate Percents to Fractions and Decimals
In this relating percents to fractions and decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Percent to Fraction
In this percent to fraction worksheet, learners convert percents with numbers and fractions into fractions. Students complete 9 problems.
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Convert Percents to Fractions
In this conversion worksheet, learners convert a set of 5 decimal numbers to fractions. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Fractions
For this fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they complete the table shown with the correct percentage, fraction or decimal. Then, students find the measurements shown. In addition, they...
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A New Life
Students write a paper about how their life would be different if fractions, decimals and percents did not exist. The teacher leads a discussion after the papers are written.
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Jeopardy Changes It!
Sixth graders enjoy playing Jeopardy as a review for expressing conversions between fractions, decimals and percents. This lesson plan provides a fun, motivating way for students to demonstrate their learning!
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Identical Twins
Sixth graders work with equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. In this equivalency instructional activity, 6th graders participate in a number of activities aimed at increasing their understanding of equivalent expressions. They...
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Learners explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Learners use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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Hot shots 1
Students recognize the simple percentages equivalent to ?? or ?? etc, and their equivalent value as decimals. They work independently of the teacher to practice number properties. Answer key included.