Many students in elementary grades struggle to grasp the perennially vexing concept of fractions. If those struggles persist ...

This lesson uses models to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. This lesson uses models to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Montreal, August 27, 2013 — If 3 is greater than 2, then ⅓ must be bigger than ½ ­— right? Wrong. As thousands of students head back to school next week, many will use exactly that kind of thinking ...

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Want to help your fifth-grader master math? Here are some of the skills your fifth-grader will be learning in the classroom. Explain or illustrate how you solved this problem. Tip: Highlight ...

Encourage your third-grader to talk about the math concepts that they are learning at school. Don’t just ask, “How was math today?” Instead, ask them to tell you about something your child learned in ...

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Fractions can be one of the trickiest math concepts for 5th graders, but the right mix of visual aids, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning can turn confusion into confidence. From pie ...

Fifth grade math can be tough, especially when fractions and decimals come into play. But turning lessons into games transforms frustration into curiosity. With the right mix of online platforms, ...