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Teaching & Learning Fractions

By Ezra M. Katz (Own work) GFDL (<a href= Learning about fractions is one of the first big conceptual leaps students make in mathematics, and getting it right sets them up for success in later algebra classes. But pie charts can only take you so far. This guide links you to lesson plans, classroom games and helpful tips and tricks to expand your students' comprehension of what happens when one number divides another. We rotate featured articles to give the most comprehensive overview possible, so check back frequently for new information about how to teach operations on fractions, and teaching tips for specific audiences or grade levels.

Help With Fractions: Math Homework Tips Helping your child with fractions homework is a click away. Browse throughout this table of contents to understand and apply strategies for assisting your child, with or without special...	Steps for Dividing Mixed Fractions with Examples and Resources Dividing mixed fractions is easier than it sounds. Just follow this step-by-step guide to divide any two mixed fractions your teacher can throw at you!...
How to Multiply Mixed Fractions Many students struggle with multiplying fractions, especially when they're mixed numbers rather than simple fractions. Learn how to change mixed numbers into improper fractions...	A Fun Lesson for Teaching Proper Fractions Here is a fun food art activity that is also a lesson in proper fractions and mixed numbers. You can let students create sugar cookie designs and then ask them fraction questions based...

Fun Fraction Word Problems

Put some spark into your math fractions. Make teaching fractions fun with these fractions word problems that enhance the skills of your young learners who are practicing their fractions....

Fractions and Order of Operations Lesson Plan

Teaching the order of operations can be hard enough, but throw in fractions and it becomes even harder. Here is a lesson you can do that will make teaching fractions and order of operations more easily...

Math Strategies for Teaching Fractions: Learning to Write Fractions

This is a fun lesson plan that helps students understand the concept of writing fractions. Using visual aids, they will have a constant reminder of how to write fractions....

Differentiated Instruction when Teaching Fractions to Third Graders

Differentiated instruction is an instructional concept that educators use to reach every student in the class. It takes into consideration each student's academic ability, preferred learning style...

Two Fun Math Online Games for 7th Grade Students

The two sites in this guide offer many free math games for 7th grade students. These games cover everything from integers to equations to graphing. Make math more exciting for your students!...

Study Tips for Mastering the Mystery of Fractions

Fractions can be a bit of a mystery, and hard to get your head around. Here are some helpful hints to take the hard work out of mastering fractions. Read on to see how fractions in...

Fraction Word Problems: Cumulative Review

Students need to learn how to use fractions in practical applications. To do that, they need to understand how fractions work as well as how to read and write them. This lesson plan...