Teacher Resources
Lesson Plans
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Fraction: Fraction lesson involving equivalent fractions. Geared towards 3-5 grade.http://www.col-ed.org/cur/math/math39.txt
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ES Fractions Page- Find various fraction units here like: Fraction Action, Fraction Dough, A Taste of Fractions and more!http://www.nsa.gov:8080/programs/mepp/esfrac.html
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Fractions- Identifying numerator and denominator. This lesson features many strategies for cooperative groups and hands-on materials. Geared towards 1-4 grade.http://www.iit.edu/~smile/phma9905.htm
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Fractional Quilt - This lesson strives to motivate students to develop a sense of equivalent fractions. Students will explore fractions with unlike denominators. Students will be able to divide a whole number into equal parts. Students will work in small groups to construct a "fraction quilt."http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma9610.html
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Introduction to Fractions using Cuisenaire Rods- Students will visually "see" fractions with Cuisenaire rods to develop concepts and fractional relationships.http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma9313.html
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Fractions- Students will learn that all pieces together equal one whole. Students will learn to draw shapes, separate them into equal parts, and write them in fractional form.http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8901.html
* Equivalent Fractions- Students will interpret the meaning of a fraction. Students will identify the fractional representation for "one whole". Students will recognize the renamed fraction after it has been increased or decreased. Students will use these skills in a fraction card game "Equivalent Fraction Rummy".
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8909.html
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Introduce fractions on the numberline- A great site to visual fractions, can be used as an instructional tool in the classroom.http://www.visualfractions.com
*Equivalent Fractions - Students will be able to recognize fractions of equal value and that name the same amount. This will lead into students breaking off into groups and practicing these skills while playing "Fraction Bingo".
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8817.html
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Understanding Fractions- Students will be able to recognize and understand equal fractions in relation to a whole unit.http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8703.html
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Mars Fraction Hunt- This lesson gives students practice in fractions, changing fractions, equivalent fractions, and paying attention to detail by playing "The Mars Fraction Hunt".http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/math/cecmath/cecmath019.html