Title: What is a fraction? (equivalent, mixed numbers, improper) Subject: Math Grade level: 5 th and up Description: 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.

Math Center – Fractions Everywhere! Do activities in order from least to greatest. Get a sheet of paper to record your work.

¼. What is a fraction? A. Use this dictionary to record the definition of a fraction.dictionary B. Write a fraction that ESTIMATES how much of each item has been eaten. 1.2.

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.

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

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