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Title What is a fraction? (equivalent, mixed
numbers, improper) Subject Math Grade level
5th and upDescription This resource includes
embedded video, internet links and activities for
the student. This can be used as a center
activity or as a whole group teacher led
activity. Open the PPT show and click on the
pictures and words as directed to see the
resources on the internet. Paper and pencil
needed to answer questions.
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Math Center Fractions Everywhere!
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Do activities in order from least to greatest.
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Get a sheet of paper to record your work.
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¼. What is a fraction?

• A. Use this dictionary to record the definition
  of a fraction.
• B. Write a fraction that ESTIMATES how much of
  each item has been eaten.

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½ Equivalent Fractions

• Watch the video, by clicking on the picture.

• When you are finish, record on your paper, what
  you learned. Then click on the purple arrow.

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¾. Improper Fractions to a Mixed Numbers

• Read all the directions first.
• Go to the web site at the bottom of the page.
• Select Improper and Mixed Numbers
• Read about the process and hit play to see how
  fractions are converted.
• A. On a sheet of paper, write down 1 of the
  fractions you converted.
• B. Then on your paper, convert 19/5 to a Mixed
  Number.

WEB SITE
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1. Mystery Fractions

• Read all directions
• Go to the web site at the bottom of the page.
• Use the clues to uncover the picture
• A. Write a sentence about the picture you see.

WEB SITE