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Presentations/Tutorials/Lesson Plans

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PowerPoints

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Starting out teaching fractions? This PowerPoint presentation goes over the basics: Fraction Basics (link not working 2/17/08)

 

Over 29 Fraction related PowerPoints:

http://math.pppst.com/fractions.html

 

Math on the Menu (PowerPoint)

Shows how cooking and fractions goes together.

 

 

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Tutorials

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Fractions

What is a Fraction? Fraction practice, equivalent fractions, reducing fractions, improper and mixed fractions, multiply, divide, subtract, and add fractions.

 

World Wide Math Tutor - Fractions

 

Visual Fractions Tutorial

 

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Lessons

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Homeschool Math.Net Fraction Lessons (scroll down to Fractions)

Fraction Lesson Plans from Pro Teacher

A to Z Fraction Lesson Plans, Grade 3-5

Set of 10 fraction lessons, including introduction to fractions.

Must be a member to access lessons, but I was able to view with the free membership

 

Lesson Plan for introducing fractions Grades 2-3

Other fraction lesson plans from this site can be found here:

 

Math Forum  Fraction Lesson Plans

Page includes fractions in everyday life activity activities

 

Fraction Fun with Food Grade Level(s): 1-2, 3-5

"The students will be able to identify concepts of fractions by using M & M's and pizza shapes to create their own fraction."

 

Emints: Fraction

Collection of links including PowerPoints and lessons

 

 

Articles, Teaching Tips, and Homework Help

 

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Articles

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Making Fraction Kits

 

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Homework Help

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Help with fractions.com

Explanations of fraction concepts

 

Fraction How Tos from Think Quest

 

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Teaching Tips

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Fraction Tips and Tricks, includes worksheets

 

Teaching fractions: tips for everyday practice

 

Manipulatives

Fractions manipulatives from ABC Teach.com

Fractions Circles

You can use these as fraction flashcards or to make up fraction activities.

 

Ready made fraction kit

 

How to Make a Fraction Kit

Directions for making a Fraction Kit

Pizza Fraction Kit (with activities)

 

Interactives/Tutorials/Games

 

From BBC Skillwise

 

Each resource contains:  fact sheet, activity, worksheet, and quiz.

 

Introduction to Fractions complete module or:

Introduction to Fractions Facts Sheets from BBC Skillwise; set of 8

 

Introduction to Fractions Worksheets

 

Introduction to Fractions Quizzes

 

Simplifying fractions

 

Compare and order fractions

 

Finding fraction parts e. g. Find 1/4 of 24

 

Comparing Fractions and Percentages.

Includes fact sheet, game, printable worksheet, activity and quiz.

 

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Which part of the circle is shaded?

 

Fraction Flags.

Design a flag that meets the description

 

Fractions Games

15 online flash learning games.

 

13 interactive learning activities from Harcourt Brace. Excellent. Don't miss this one! From beginning to advanced activities.

A Plus Math Interactive Flashcards, comparing fractions

Fraction Action (.DOC)

Fractions.  Introductory interactive. Available online or for download.

Fractotron

Compare fractions. Flash.

 

Math Maven's Mysteries from Scholastic

Read the story (fiction) and solve the fraction mystery.

Virtual Pet 2000

Pirate Ringold's Lost Treasure

The Cajun Chili Caper

 

Fraction Interactive from Rainforest Maths

Choose grade level and click on Fractions.

 

Fraction Riddle

 

4th Grade Math Tutorial

Objective:    

Use models and pictures to add and subtract rational numbers with like denominators.

 

5th Grade Math Tutorial Activity

 Objective:

 Identify equivalent fractions at the symbolic level

 

 

Activities & Information by the Grade

 

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Activities

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Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

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Outcomes

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(general lists of types of fraction concepts learned at specific levels)

 

Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

 

 

Hands on Fraction Activities

(for older students)

• Fractions on Geoboards

• Build the yellow hexagon

• Parts of a rectangle

• Candy bar sharing

• Where are you?

• Fraction graphs

• Sorting fractions

• Name a fraction

• What's its part?

• Fraction/Decimal designs

• Facing the facts

 

 

Worksheets

 

Focusing on 1/2 About.com

Color half of each picture/shape.

 

Color 1/2 of each shape (EduHelper)

 

Circle the shape that show 1/2

 

Focusing on 1/4  About.com

Color 1/4 of each shape.

 

Shade in 1/4 of each shape

 

Circle the shape that shows four fourths.

 

Color 1/4 of each shape

 

Circle the shape that shows three thirds.

 

Color 1/3 of each shape

 

What fraction does the color part show?

 

Color one part of the picture. What fraction does it show? (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)

 

Draw a line through each picture to show halves, thirds, fourths

 

Color 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 of each group

 

Color in the fraction of a group that is written

 

Pizza Fractions

 

Pizza Word Problems. Decide which pizza  is being talked about.

 

Color in the fraction wheels to match the fraction

 

Slicing the Pie

 

Draw a picture to show the fraction.

 

Write a fraction to show how much of the shape is shaded

 

Write a fraction to show how much of the shape is not shaded

Fraction Review Sheet

Fraction Review Sheet II

http://www.softschools.com/math/fractions/

Collections of fraction worksheets:

EduHelper

(Most of the K-2  fraction worksheets and a few of the Grades 2-3 from this site are linked above.) For more advanced fraction exercises, than above, see: http://www.edhelper.com/fractions.htm

 

Math.About.com

Fraction Worksheets and Rounding Numbers Math.About.com

Links to lots of fraction worksheets

 

Worksheet Generators

 

Superkids Fraction Worksheet Generator

 

 

TJ Printables

Simplifying Fractions Learning Poster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Converting to Fractions, Decimals, Percentage: Decimal to Percent; percent to decimal, and fraction to percent

 

 

 

Islamic Themed Fraction Practice

Rakah as Fractions

Donated by www.altilmeedh.com

 

 

 

 

 

Salah Fractions

Donated by www.altilmeedh.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Fraction of Salah

Donated by www.altilmeedh.com 

 

 

 

Related Books

 

Usborne Books

 Search Amazon for Fraction Math Books

 

or try these: