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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.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Multiplication With Equal Groups
This video presents a visual model for solving a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions. The problem asks students to use the amount of bamboo that a panda eats in an hour to determine how much he eats in a quarter of an...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Models
Numerator values can be set for 0-20. Denominator values restricted to 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 20. Use this interactive tool to show a fraction. Adjust both the denominator and numerator and see a visual representation as a part of a...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Models
An interactive game to learn fractions less than one, greater than or equal to 1, which are written as mixed numbers and their equivalent decimal and percentage forms
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Fractions
Compare a division problem with whole numbers to a similar problem about dividing fractions in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a peer talking about a fraction problem that involves equal groups, with the number of...
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Lines
Rename fractions in higher terms with this interactive module. Number lines are used for fractional representations. Detailed instructions, practice opportunity, and immediate feedback provided for this concept....
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: What's a Fraction
Use this interactive lesson to learn about fractions. You will find equivalent fractions, compare fractions, and more. Immediate feedback is given to your answers. Links to related videos.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nf Explaining Fraction Equivalence With Pictures
The purpose of this task is to provide students with an opportunity to explain fraction equivalence through visual models in a particular example. Part (c) should be approached as a discussion before students are asked to write an...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Compare Parts of a Whole
Given a set of fractions students will be able to compare unit fractions by using models to determine that the more equal parts there are in the whole, the smaller each part will be. This lesson includes a detailed plan, samples of...
The Math League
The Math League: What Is a Fraction?
This tutorial helps students to understand fractions. It explains what denominators and numerators are using simple graphics.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Rectangle Tangle
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fractional part skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Pumpkin Pie Problem
On this one page website sharpen your logic, graphing and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Decimals: The Master of Many Disguises!
In Cooperative/Collaborative groups, this lesson will actively engage students to represent decimals in different forms. An "Essential Question" will be used to activate background knowledge and set the purpose for understanding how to...