My Math Chapter 8: Fractions and Decimals
Revised and Updated 2-21-19 (in progress)
In this chapter, students will explore the meaning of fractions and their connection to division and decimals.
Chapter 8 Objectives:
Chapter 8 Lessons:
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Chapter 8 Downloads (assignments, handouts, and extras)
PowerPoint Presentations
Mr. Bowen's Tutorials
In this chapter, students will explore the meaning of fractions and their connection to division and decimals.
Chapter 8 Objectives:
- How to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
- How to use fractions to represent division.
- How to use models to represent division.
- How to write a fraction in simplest form.
- How to compare and order fractions with unlike denominators.
- How to use models to write a fraction as a decimal.
Chapter 8 Lessons:
- Prerequisite Lessons: Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers, Pattern Block Fractions
- Lesson 1: Fractions and Division/My Math Lesson 1 Answer Key
- Lesson 2: Greatest Common Factor/My Math Lesson 2 Answer Key
- Lesson 3: Simplest Form/MyMath Lesson 3 Answer Key
- Lesson 4: Problem-Solving Investigation: Guess, Check, and Revise/My Math Lesson 4 Answer Key
- Lesson 5: Least Common Multiple/My Math Lesson 5 Answer Key
- Lesson 6: Compare Fractions/MyMath Lesson 6 Answer Key
- Lesson 7: Hands On: Use Models to Write Fractions as Decimals/My Math Lesson 7 Answer Key
- Lesson 8: Write Fractions as Decimals/My Math Lesson 8 Answer Key
- Lesson 1-4 Quiz Review
- Chapter 8 Review
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Chapter 8 Downloads (assignments, handouts, and extras)
- Pattern Block Fractions
- Pattern Block Fractions Activity 2
- Cuisenaire Fractions Activity
- Cuisenaire Fractions 2
- Fractions Pictures 1
- Fractions Pictures 2
- Fractions Pictures 3
- Ordering Fractions
PowerPoint Presentations
Mr. Bowen's Tutorials
- Pattern Block Fractions
- Cuisenaire Fractions
- Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Equivalent Fractions and Proportions
- Simplest Form
- Comparing Fractions (Benchmark Fractions Strategy)
- Comparing and Ordering Fractions
- Finding Common Denominators
- Converting Fractions to Decimals
- Converting Decimals to Fractions
- Least Common Multiple (LCM)
- Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
Games and Interactives
Interactives
Games
- Build a Fraction (pHet)
- Fractions: Intro (pHet)
- Fractions: Equality (pHet)
- Fraction Matcher (pHet)
- Factoins: Mixed Numbers (pHet)
- Fractions Set Model
- Fractions as Part of a Circle
- Modeling Decimals
- Decimals in Three Forms
- Comparing Fractions
- Ordering Fractions
- Where is One Located?
- Fraction Guesser
- Models for Proper Fractions
- Models for Improper Fractions
- Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Equivalent Fractions Proportions
- Simplest Form
- Equivalent Fractions Models
- Estimating Fractions 1
- Estimating Fractions 2
- Visualizing Equivalent Fractions
- Locating Fractions on a Number Line
- Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line
Games
- Fraction Frenzy
- Fraction Frenzy Equivalent Fractions
- Fraction Frenzy Identify Fractions
- Fractions of a Number
- Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions
- Dirt Bike Equivalent Fractions
- Fresh Baked Fractions (equivalent fractions)
- Fraction Flags
- Chicken Coop Estimating Fractions
- Fractions Match
- Racing Bikes Fractions
- Fraction Four
- Frosty Fractions
- Fractions Card Target
- Baseball Simplifying Fractions
- Tony Fraction's Pizza Shop
- Fraction Munchers (Java Version) + ActiveGS Version (requires plugin)
Skills Practice
Need more practice with fractions? Try some of these practice quizzes. More practice quizzes categorized by topic can be found on the Math Skills Practice page.
Fractions
Fractions
- Improper Fractions 1
- Improper Fractions 2
- Mixed Numbers 1
- Mixed Numbers 2
- Mixed Numbers 3
- Mixed Numbers 4
- Mixed Numbers 5
- Mixed Numbers 6
- Equivalent Fractions 1
- Equivalent Fractions 2
- Solving Proportions
- Simplifying Fractions 1
- Simplifying Fractions 2
- Simplifying Fractions 3
- Simplifying Fractions 4
- Simplifying Fractions 5
- Simplifying Fractions 6
- Simplifying Fractions 7
- Lots More Fractions Quizzes (scroll down to find)
Video Tutorials
Video tutorials from Khan Academy, Mashup Math, and LearnZillion. Most video clips are between 5 and 10 minutes in length. Tutorial videos for each My Math lesson can be found at the McGraw-Hill My Math web site. Mr. Bowen's tutorial videos can be found on his YouTube channel.
Fractions
Fractions
- Equivalent Fractions Example
- Fractions in lowest terms
- Comparing Fractions
- Comparing Fractions 2
- Least Common Multiple (LCM)
- Finding Common Denominators
- Understanding Proportions
- Find an Unknown in a Proportion
- Find an Unknown in a Proportion 2
- Equivalent Fractions (Mashup Math)
- Equivalent Fractions and Proportions (Mashup Math)
- Simplest Form (Mashup Math)
- Fractions as Division (Mashup Math)
