Math: Fractions
These sites explain how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. There are several online tutorials and games. Topics include mixed numbers and simplifying fractions. Also includes some fraction word problems. There are links to eThemes Resources on hands-on math and decimals.
Grades
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9
Links
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Fractions Tutorial
This colorful site explains fractions, equivalent fractions, reducing fractions, and much more. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Teach R Kids Math
Choose "Fractions" on the left for interactive math activities available online. NOTE: Some of the activities are free and some require a subscription.
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ThinkQuest: Hungry for Math
This student-created site has information about how to work with fractions. Learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
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MathLeague: Fractions
Learn all about fractions, including comparing fractions, mixed numbers, dividing fractions, and more. Each section includes examples.
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edHelper: Fractions
These sample worksheets have many practice problems.
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Fraction Riddles
Try to solve these riddles about fractions. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Bowling for Fractions
Students can use this interactive activity to color a fraction and then show the numbers.
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FunBrain: Soccer Shootout
Choose a difficulty level and then practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions in this fun game. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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BBC: Saloon Snap
This online game has you match fractions with the corresponding percentage or decimal. Click on the bell when the two numbers match. NOTE: The "Talk" link leads to message boards.
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AAAmath: Fractions
Click on these links for explanations and then scroll down for interactive games to test your knowledge. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Aplus Math: Fraction Flashcards
Choose the proper sign and practice identifying whether some fractions are greater than or less than other fractions. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Who Wants Pizza?
This tutorial teaches the basics of fractions. Includes a short interactive quiz about identifying fractions.
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Math Forum
Students can explore this lesson on least common denominator.
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Visual Fractions
This site offers several activities. Click on a link under a fraction topic to play an interactive Java math game.
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Beat the Calculator!
This advanced fraction site has you multiply mixed numbers. Use the links on the left for more problems, then scroll down and choose from dividing, adding, subtracting, and finding percents.
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eThemes Resource: Math: Decimals
These sites have many practice problems for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. Play interactive games or try the online quizzes. There are links to eThemes Resources on rounding, fractions, and percentages.
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eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: Hands-on Math
Math manipulatives can be used at all grade levels. Teachers can find many different activities by using these web sites. Some of the topics include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, data analysis, probability, fractions, Venn diagrams, number patterns, geometry, algebra, statistics, and modeling.
Education Standards
- AL
- MO
