Fractions are often difficult for students. Well, help is here! Watch educational math YouTube videos and play games to learn about fractions and how to change from fractions to decimals to percents.
Fractions Explained
- Math Dictionary
- This is an on-line, animated dictionary of math terms. Prime, prime factorization,mixed number, improper fraction, numerator and denominator are some of the important words you'll need to know to work with fractions.
- Brain Pop Video Adding & Subtracting Fractions
- Brain Pop makes some great math videos! This video is about adding and subtracting fractions. If you like this video you can subscribe to their site for a fee.
- On-Line Fractions Explained
- This site gives a quick visual explanation of the meaning of fractions, mixed numbers and improper, and +-x/ with fractions.
- Brain Pop Prime Factorization Video
- This Brain Pop math video talks about prime factorization. Below is a YouTube video called Prime Factorization Birthday Cakes. It's a totally different method. I recommend watching it...maybe, I'm partial because it's mine, but I think you'll like it. :)
- Fact Monster Fractions
- This site explains the meaning of and how to do fractions. It covers, factors, prime factors, common factors, lowest common multiples, mixed numbers & improper fractions, multiplying & dividing fractions and mixed numbers, reciprocal fractions and reducing fractions.
- Visual Fractions Tutorial
- This site shows how to compare, write mixed numbers and +-x/ fractions using number lines and circles. Interactive.
- Fraction Instructional Videos
- This site has a bunch of fraction videos. My computer couldn't open them. Hopefully, you can. There are a few dozen RealPlayer videos about fractions.
Prime Factorization Birthday Cakes
Prime Birthday Cake Factorization
Visit http://www.rebeccanewburn.com for more math resources. Prime factorization is easy with the prime birthday cake method. This method can be used in math as the first step to help you simplify and add fractions. Visit www.squidoo.com/fractions/ for more help on fractions. Sign up for my "Math Tutor" group that contains other educational math videos.
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- Green Guide to Back-to-School
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Helpful Resources for Learning Fractions
Key to Fractions: Books 1-4/Set (#53100)
This book set is one of the best books available for kids needing a bit more help on fractions. I often recommend that parents get this set of books for their children. Don't forget to get the answer book below.
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Key to Fractions : Answers and Notes (Books 1-4)
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Fractions/Decimals 24 Game
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Painless Fractions (Painless Series)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
Decimals to Fractions Song
Decimals to Fractions Song
Visit http://www.rebeccanewburn.com for more math resources. Learn how to change a fraction to a decimal with this tune sung to Queen's "We Will We Will Rock You."
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Fun Fraction Games & Practice
Play some of the math games then rank them to let others know which games are the best.
Ordering Fractions Using Pizzas
Go to Frenchy's Fraction Cafe. Put the sign (& more...3 points
Equivalent Fractions Game
Match two equal fractions. It starts off easy and more...2 points
Fraction Addition Rings
Learn how to add fractions using fraction rings. I more...1 point
FunBrain.com's Soccer Shootout
Play Fun Brain's soccer shoot out game to learn +- more...1 point
Fishy Fractions
This has lots of practice from comparing fractions more...1 point
Mystery Fraction Pictures
Solve problems like 3/7 of 21 to uncover the myste more...1 point
Quia - Equivalent Fractions Concentration
Win this card game of concentration by turning ove more...0 points
BBC Skillwise Comparing Fractions, Decimals & Percents Multiple Choice Practice
Multiple choice practice comparing fractions, deci more...0 points
BBC Saloon Snap Fractions, Percents & Decimals Card Game
Can you quickly change fractions to decimals to pe more...0 points
How To Add Fractions
When I was at school I had real problems getting m more...0 points
Find the LCM & GCF - Indian Method
This is an easy peasey way to find the LCM & GCF.
LCM & GCF Indian Method
Visit http://www.rebeccanewburn.com for more math resources. Learn an easy method to find the GCF and LCM... and keep them straight in your head.
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Fractions in the Information Age
- Homework Assignment: I gave visiting this lens as a homework assignment for my kids. I made them write a few sentences about what they did and learned. I gave the students a few days to get the assignment done to accommodate for possible computer issues from home. I often have kids watch the videos before I teach to get them thinking about the topic before I teach it in class. This is a great tool for resource or at-risk kids who could reallt benefit from preteaching.
- Lab time: Take you class into a computer lab to do a webquest on fractions. Have a list of several sites to go to. If you want them to see the videos, you may want to check if the YouTube video site is blocked.
- Fraction Videos: Have students make their own instructional fraction video. Depending on time, you might want to make it an optional or alternative assignment. If a student really understands fractions, why have them take the test? Have them make a video that would help others.
- Share this lens with others. I have a link to it on my website. Plus, I've shared it with colleagues... and you!
- YouTube.com: This is a free website where you can watch videos or post your own videos. If you like the videos I created you can subscribe to my videos. You need to have a YouTube account. I've also created a group called "Math Tutor," which has videos from other people too. If you join the "Math Tutor" group you can post videos as well. It is my intention to have numerous teachers and students make fabulous videos that all of our kids can benefit from.
- PowerPoint Presentations or Books: In the past, I've had groups of kids make fraction books covering the different key concepts. They were responsible for editing each other's pages. This could also be made into a PowerPoint.
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EeHai wrote...
This is a great lens talking about fractions. Fractions though simple may seems daunting to kids. The concept has to be explained with pictures at times. This lens serves to give ideas through the many videos. Great!
Posted December 05, 2007
