Online Apps for the Teaching Fractions Toolkit

Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, Jun 7, 2023

Table of Contents

  1. Module 1 apps
    1. Comparing Rational Numbers - Fractions
    2. Locating Fractions on a Number Line (1)
    3. Locating Fractions on a Number Line (2)
    4. Locating Decimals on a Number Line (1)
    5. Locating Decimals on a Number Line (2)
  2. Module 2 apps
    1. Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences
    2. Fraction Addition
    3. Fraction Subtraction
  3. Module 3 apps
    1. Fraction Multiplication
    2. Fraction Division
    3. Fraction Division - Fractions Less Than One
    4. Fraction Multiplication - Planting Gardens
    5. Fraction Division - Circle Model
    6. Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers
    7. Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers Practice
  4. Module 4 apps
    1. Fraction Division - Sandwich Problems
    2. Fractions Sorting
  5. Module 5 app
    1. Comparing Paint Mixtures
  6. (Module 6 does not have any apps)
  7. Student list of apps
    1. Math Apps

1.

Module 1 apps

Apps and related information for Module 1 of the Teaching Fractions Toolkit.

  • 1. Comparing Rational Numbers - Fractions
  • 2. Locating Fractions on a Number Line (1)
  • 3. Locating Fractions on a Number Line (2)
  • 4. Locating Decimals on a Number Line (1)
  • 5. Locating Decimals on a Number Line (2)

1.1.

Comparing Rational Numbers - Fractions

The video below provides an overview and a demonstration of the features of this app.
[url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/cv2wadwt][br][br]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the video is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/cv2wadwt[br][br][/url]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/ca5D7VbZ]Comparing Rational Numbers - Fractions[/url] resource by EDC in Maine. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org][br]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.[br]
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, EDC Interactive Math

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2.

Module 2 apps

Apps and related information for Module 2 of the Teaching Fractions Toolkit.

  • 1. Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences
  • 2. Fraction Addition
  • 3. Fraction Subtraction

2.1.

Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences

Estimate the locations of a set of fraction addition and/or subtraction expressions on a number line. Check your locations for accuracy and see your most and least accurately placed expressions.
The video below provides an overview and a demonstration of the features of this app.
[br][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/hxvxa2jx]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the video is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/hxvxa2jx[/url][br][br]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/V6GZUAHk]Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences[/url] resource by John Ulbright. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, John Ulbright

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Module 3 apps

Apps and related information for Module 3 of the Teaching Fractions Toolkit.

  • 1. Fraction Multiplication
  • 2. Fraction Division
  • 3. Fraction Division - Fractions Less Than One
  • 4. Fraction Multiplication - Planting Gardens
  • 5. Fraction Division - Circle Model
  • 6. Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers
  • 7. Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers Practice

3.1.

Fraction Multiplication

We can read the expression [math]\frac{2}{3}\times\frac{3}{5}[/math] as two-thirds of three-fifths.[br][br]See a square area model for the multiplication of 2 common fractions, and use interactive tools (check boxes and sliders) to explore this model with different fractions.
The video below provides an overview and a demonstration of the features of this app.
[br][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/pu5rdrfw]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the video is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/pu5rdrfw[/url][br][br]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/fj5Y4GK4]Multiplying Fractions[/url] resource by Edward Knote. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.[br]
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, Edward Knote

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4.

Module 4 apps

Apps and related information for Module 4 of the Teaching Fractions Toolkit.

  • 1. Fraction Division - Sandwich Problems
  • 2. Fractions Sorting

4.1.

Fraction Division - Sandwich Problems

The video below provides an overview and a demonstration of the features of this app.
[br][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/mytmepyf]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the video is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/mytmepyf[/url][br][br]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/JDkBRZTq]Fraction Division Problems with Bar Models[/url] resource by EDC in Maine. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.[br]
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, EDC Interactive Math

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Module 5 app

App and related information for Module 5 of the Teaching Fractions Toolkit.

  • 1. Comparing Paint Mixtures

5.1.

Comparing Paint Mixtures

The video below provides an overview and a demonstration of the features of this app.
The video below shows an example of how to solve a problem about mixing light blue paint using the Comparing Paint mixtures app.
[br][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/mafgqffy]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the videos is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/mafgqffy[br][/url][br]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/nHZZr3wd]Comparing Mixtures (24 cups)[/url] resource by EDC in Maine. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.[br]
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, EDC Interactive Math

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(Module 6 does not have any apps)


    This chapter does not contain any resources yet.

7.

Student list of apps

A list of apps you can share with students. To share the list as a stand-alone page (not in this Book) use this link: [url]https://www.geogebra.org/m/fhsyxk3j[/url]

  • 1. Math Apps

7.1.

Math Apps

[size=50][size=85][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/fhsyxk3j]Share this page: https://www.geogebra.org/m/fhsyxk3j[/url][/size][br][br][/size][color=#9e6a38][size=150]Representing and comparing fractions[/size][/color][br][list=1][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/cv2wadwt]Comparing Rational Numbers - Fractions[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/epxfezpu]Locating Fractions on a Number Line (1)[/url][/*][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/xh7mtge2]Locating Fractions on a Number Line (2)[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/yyqpcnxf]Locating Decimals on a Number Line (1)[/url][/*][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/bmtt9cd5]Locating Decimals on a Number Line (2)[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/pv84vdae]Fractions Sorting[/url][/*][/list][br][color=#9e6a38][size=150]Adding and subtracting fractions[/size][/color][br][list=1][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/hxvxa2jx]Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/npx3mctd]Fraction Addition[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/quk6d8gz]Fraction Subtraction[/url][/*][/list][br][color=#9e6a38][size=150]Multiplying and dividing fractions[/size][/color][br][list=1][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/pu5rdrfw]Fraction Multiplication[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/ahsqdkbs]Fraction Multiplication - Planting Gardens[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/adjbqnqt]Fraction Division[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/esrpvkpy]Fraction Division – Fractions Less Than One[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/sgdv5k6r]Fraction Division – Circle Model[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/mytmepyf]Fraction Division - Sandwich Problems[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/gqzqstj2]Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers[/url][/*][br][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/ut9zvsnb]Multiplying Two Mixed Numbers Practice[/url][/*][/list][br][color=#9e6a38][size=150]Ratio, rate, and proportion[/size][/color][br][list=1][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/ut9zvsnb][/url][*][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/ut9zvsnb][/url][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/mafgqffy]Comparing Paint Mixtures[/url][/*][/list][br][br][img]https://www.geogebra.org/resource/jfbqrhrg/n3gNNTxsJkq5WptV/material-jfbqrhrg-thumb.png[/img][br][br]See individual apps for attribution. Apps are adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [i][url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/url][/i].[br]
– Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest

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