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Grade 4, Math
Std 3: Rename improper fractions as mixed numbers and mixed numbers as improper fractions.
  • Using a number line to simplify, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers
  • Writing equivalent forms of fractions

Lesson Plans:

Fractions in Action
(Scroll down to Mathematics → Fractions & Decimals → Fractions in Action)
Seven lessons covering proper, improper, and mixed fractions.

Fractions:  Easy As Pie!
(Scroll down to Mathematics → Fractions & Decimals → Fractions: Easy As Pie!)
Seven lessons utilizing fraction circles in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic methods.

Equivalent Fractions
Students will be able to name equivalent fractions.

Equivalent Fraction Munch with Pizza Pie
Students will use models and pictures to compare fractions including equivalent fractions and mixed numbers and then explain the comparison.

Fraction Fun!
In this lesson, students will use regions, sets, number lines, and other concrete and pictorial models to represent fractions and mixed numbers and relate symbols to their models. They will also use models and pictures to compare fractions including equivalent fractions and mixed numbers and to explain the comparison.

Fraction Frenzy
(Scroll down to Mathematics → Fractions & Decimals
→ Fraction Frenzy)
The objective of this mathematics unit is to concretely develop basic concepts of fractions and decimals.  Writing, comparing, and constructing fractions, as well as decimals, are among the primary focal points in this 6 lesson unit.

 

Resources:

Rename in Lowest Terms
Online practice using pictorial fractions.

Simplifying Fractions
Online games and activities

Interactive Fractions v. 1.0 
Students observe the steps involved in simplifying fractions.
 

Designer Fractions
Students will identify equivalent fractions.

Fresh Baked Fractions
Online activity to practice equivalent fractions.

Visual Fractions
An Online Tutorial      

Virtual Manipulative
Interactive comparison activity

Who Wants Pizza?
Students work with equivalent fractions. 

Fraction Four
Interactive practice with fractions
 

Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator
Online practice in comparison

Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators
Online practice in comparison

Comparing Fractions 
A great review for students.                                        

Order This!
It's not as easy as it looks

Interactive Fractions v. 1.0
An online activity with fraction bars

A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather 
The Maths Dictionary is animated, interactive, and allows students to practice their math skills. Over 500 terms are explained in simple language. Click on "billion" and discover that you have 10 billion brain cells working for you right now. Roll your mouse over the world time zone chart and you instantly know the time for that part of the world. Every math teacher should bookmark this Web site.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual manipulatives related to NCTM standards in the areas of Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement,  and Data Analysis & Probability.  To access tools, click inside the grid on the cell that matches the grade level and standards area desired.

Figure This!
From NCTM:  Three to four math challenges using real world examples are posted here each month. For those who need help solving the challenge, there are hints and complete solutions, along with related problems.

 

 

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