Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Word Problems: Fractions & Decimals
Practice solving volume word problems involving objects like fish tanks, truck beds, and refrigerators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing Fractions Within Word Problems
This lesson completes the conceptual understanding of dividing with fractions by using it with real life problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Word Problems Equations With Fractions
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly shows how to solve word problems in which the derived equation has fractions involved. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fractions as Division Word Problems
Practice word problems that involve using the fraction bar as division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Fractions With Different Denominators Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students solve word problems where they must add and subtract fractions with different denominators. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Add and Subtract With Different Denominators Word Problems Practice
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Elapsed Time With Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students solve multi-step word problems involving time written in 24-hour format as well as fractions. Includes video demonstrating a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Solving Time Problems With Lcm
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students solve word problems involving time and a least common multiple (LCM). A video shows how to solve a sample problem where a clock...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Inequalities With Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] CK12: Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Fractions Word Problems
Students examine world problems with fractions through examples and practice problems.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Decimals Word Problems
Students explore word problems with decimals through examples and practice problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers: Word Problems
A practice quiz on fraction division with whole numbers. Includes hints.
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...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
This AOL personal page explains how to subtract fractions with different denominators, then offers games to practice this skill.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Word and Real Life Problems
Are you looking for some problem solving activities to do with your class? Look no farther. This site includes games, worksheets, presentations in PowerPoint, and smartboard files.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Elapsed Time With Speed
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students solve word problems where they must calculate elapsed time given he speed of an event or activity. Includes video demonstrating a...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division, Equal Groups, Group Size Unknown
This animated video illustrates a word problem that requires dividing two fractions with equal groups, group size unknown. Students are presented with a problem that asks how long it takes a sloth to climb down a tree trunk at an even...
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Critique a peer's thinking about two division word problems, one with whole and mixed numbers and one with two fractions, in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a student thinking through two word problems that involve...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Size Unknown
This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the length of a losing frog's jump in a jumping frog contest based on a comparison with the...