A Model
Project - This activity is a concrete way to introduce students to
equivalent forms of fractions and decimals. The student constructs models
to represent a fraction or a decimal.
Adding
and Subtracting Fractions - Students learn addition and subtraction
of common fractions by incorporating the use of hands-on manipulatives
and diagrams.
Addition
and Subtraction of Unlike Fractions - Students will be able to add
and subtract fractions with unlike denominators by using their learned
skills to find the greatest common factor and applying it to create fractions
with like denominators.
But That's
Not FAIR! - Students solve problems using fractions through hands-on
activities and appropriate literature.
Candy Fractions
- Candy Fractions is quite the treat for Fraction Fridays. Families donate
bags of seasonal treats that the class estimates, counts, sorts on tree
diagrams, names, and then graphs.
Colorful
Solutions - Fractions? Who needs them? Students complete a coloring
activity and practice where like fractions are actually used in real-life
situations.
Cuisenaire
Chefs - Students become Cuisenaire Chefs as they mix and toss Cuisenaire
rods to recreate recipes. This hands-on activity gives students a chance
to identify the value of fractions at an introductory level.
Cutting
Up in Class, Fractal Style - Students create three-dimensional models
demonstrating exponents, multiplying/dividing of fractions, and the use
of repeating patterns in tessellations, mirror images, and tiling.
Equal
Parts - Be able to: understand number concepts; identify and write
fractions to name equal parts of regions; engage in partner discussion
and whole class sharing.
Equivalent
Fractions- Students will be able to recognize fractions of equal value
and that name the same amount.
EZ
Fractions- By performing this activity, students will become familiar
with fractions, and have a meaningful experience to relate them to. It
is hoped that students will become more comfortable with using fractions
and have a better understanding of them.
Fantastic
Fraction Fudge - Students sequence a recipe and convert the ingredients
into various fractional portions.
Fantastic
Fractions - Do you have only a fraction of time to teach fractions?
Well, here is the lesson for you! Fantastic Fractions teaches students
the difference between 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4.
Folded
Fractions - Students use various geometric shapes to represent fractional
parts.
Fraction
Action - Students create fractions using strips of paper and then
compare the fractions.
Fraction
and Decimal Garden - Students write fractions and decimals using unifix
cube models and grid paper. They draw a garden using grid paper and label
each section with the correct fraction and decimal to the tenths.
Fraction
Card Shark - The student will understand the relative size of fractions
using symbolic and concrete representations.
Fraction
Conversion Bingo- The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce previous
math lessons involving the relationships between fractions, decimals,
and percents.
Fraction
Feast! - This lesson introduces the concept of fractions to kindergarten
students.
Fraction Fun
with Food- The students will be able to identify concepts of fractions
by using M & M's and pizza shapes to create their own fraction.
Fraction
Sandwiches- Students will be able to find the common unit of measure,
or the common denominator, and will show this be correctly adding fractions
with different denominators.
Fractions
& Line Graphs - The students will be asked to convert fraction test
scores to decimals and then again to percentages.
Fractions,
Equivalent Fractions and Decimals- The student, after a demonstration
and explanation on number sense for fraction and decimals, will be able
to relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
Meet
Fractions - Will be showing how to read and write fractions on a beginning
level.
Mixed
Num/ Impr Frac/+or- unlike - The student will be able to change mixed
numbers into improper fraction, complete addition or subtraction with
those improper fractions, and convert the answer back into a mixed number.
Teaching
fractions & ratios with M&Ms- I taught this lesson shortly after Halloween,
so I began by asking students what they usually do with their Hallowe'en
candy when they get home. I fielded responses, then told them that I used
to sort my candy into piles (classifying it by types or colors or whatever).