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Fraction Quiz (Activity)
Test your fraction skills by answering questions. This quiz asks you to simplify fractions, convert fractions to decimals and percentages, and answer algebra questions involving fractions. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time. Fraction Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.
Fraction Finder (Activity)
Determine the value of two given fractions represented as points on a number line. Then find a fraction whose value is between the two given fractions and determine its value. Fraction Finder is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Determine the value of two fractions you have chosen (which are represented as points on a number line). Then find a fraction whose value is between your two fractions (using an arrow on the number line as a guide) and determine its value. Bounded Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Fraction Pointer (Activity)
Determine the value of two given fractions represented as points on a number line. Then find a fraction whose value is between the two given fractions (using an arrow on the number line as a guide) and determine its value. Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Fraction King (Lesson)
Students and teacher play a game called "Fraction King" to understand the idea of taking fractional parts of whole numbers then use manipulatives and several computer applets to cement the idea.
Fraction Facts (Lesson)
Introduces students to fractions and explores basic mathematical operations with fractions, comparing fractions, and converting fractions into decimals or percents.
Determine the value of a given fraction represented as a point on a number line. Then find a fraction whose value is a given fraction. Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Determine the value of a given fraction represented as a point on a number line. Then find a fraction whose value is the given fraction using an arrow on the number line as a guide. Single Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Introduces students to fractions and explores basic mathematical operations with fractions, comparing fractions, and converting fractions into decimals or percents.
The same as "Bounded Fraction Pointer" but there is no arrow to help the user determine the value of a fraction between the two endpoints. Bounded Fraction Finder is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line after you check to see if your fraction is correct. Equivalent Fraction Finder is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Fraction Four (Activity)
Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece after simplifying fractions, converting fractions to decimals and percentages, and answering algebra questions involving fractions. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time. Fraction Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line as you color in the fraction. Equivalent Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Fraction Sorter (Activity)
Visualize fractions by coloring in the appropriate portions of either a circle or a square, then order those fractions from least to greatest. Fraction Sorter is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Fraction Facts (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FractionFacts/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Fraction Facts (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FractionFacts/).
Comparing Fractions (Discussion)
Introduces students to the basics of reducing fractions and learning to compare fractions.
This worksheet is for use with the Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/MultiplyingFractions/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/).
Students learn how to convert from fractions to decimals.
Demonstrates how fractions are added and subtracted.
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Quiz activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionQuiz/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Sorter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionSorter/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Quiz activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionQuiz/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Sorter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionSorter/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Sorter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionSorter/).
Fraction Conversion (Discussion)
Discusses how to convert from fractions to decimals.
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionPointer/).
Students learn how to convert from fractions to percentages.
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction King lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FractionKing/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Sorter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionSorter/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Bounded Fraction Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoundFractionPointer/).
Explains multiplication and division of fractions.
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFinder/).
Converter (Activity)
Converts fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Observe the relationships between fractions and decimals.
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Ideas for Working with Fractions lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/WorkWithFractions/).
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionFinder/).
Fractions (Discussion)
Discusses the introductory concept of a fraction.
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionFinder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Ideas for Working with Fractions lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/WorkWithFractions/).
Reinforces skills associated with multiplying fractions and mixed numbers.
This discussion shows students how to multiply with fractions and mixed numbers.
This worksheet is for use with the Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/MultiplyingFractions/).
Cantor's Comb (Activity)
Learn about fractions between 0 and 1 by repeatedly deleting portions of a line segment, and also learn about properties of fractal objects. Parameter: fraction of the segment to be deleted each time.
This worksheet is for use with the Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/MultiplyingFractions/).
Fire Assessment (Activity)
Learn about estimation through modeling of a forest fire. This activity allows the user to burn a virtual forest, then estimate the number, the percent, or the fraction of trees burned. Fire Assessment is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionPointer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Pointer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionPointer/).
Students get practice working with conversion of fractions, decimals, percents through using several of the Interactivate activities.
This worksheet is for use with the Equivalent Fractions Finder activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquivFractionFinder/).
Percents (Discussion)
Covers the basics of converting fractions into percents.
Arithmetic Four (Activity)
Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by answering arithmetic questions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Parameters: time, difficulty level, types of questions. Arithmetic Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.
Utilizes and reinforces concepts of probability, mean, line plots, experimental data, and chaos in analyzing a forest fire simulation.
This worksheet is for use with the Sierpinski's Carpet activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SierpinskiCarpet/).
This worksheet is for use with the Sierpinski's Triangle activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SierpinskiTriangle/).
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry.
Pie Chart (Activity)
Create a pie chart, adjusting the size of the divisions using your mouse or by entering values. Parameters: Number of sections, size of sections, whether to use percents or fractions.
This worksheet is for use with the Converter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Converter/).
This worksheet is for use with the Patterns in Pascal's Triangle lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PatternsInPascal/).
Introduces students to probability simulation, allowing them to explore computer modeling while learning about probability.
Introduces students to simple probability concepts.
This image is for use with the Pascal's Triangle lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PascalTriangle/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Fire: Modeling Probability (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FireModelingProbability/).
A review of the definition of decimals as well as a description of multiplying decimal numbers.
This worksheet is for use with the activity Fire Assessment (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FireAssessment/).
A capstone lesson to allow students to build a working definition of fractal.
Considers probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers.
Looks at statistics and data analysis concepts from the practical questions that arise in everyday life.
Replacement (Discussion)
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects.
Introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals.
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Sierpinski's Triangle activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SierpinskiTriangle/).
Experiment with probability using a fixed size section spinner, a variable section spinner, two regular 6-sided dice or customized dice.
This worksheet is for use with the Practicing Arithmetic lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PracticingArithmetic/).
This worksheet is for use with the Another Hilbert Curve Generator Activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AnotherHilbertCurve/).
Slope Slider (Activity)
Similar to other "flyers", Slope Slider uses slider bars to explore the effect of the multiplier and constant on a linear function of the form f(x)=mx+b. Explore the relationship between slope and intercept in the Cartesian coordinate system.
Shows students that number patterns exist in the Pascal's Triangle, and reinforces student's ability to identify patterns.
Algorithm (Discussion)
Introduces the concept of algorithms and how algorithms affect mathematics.
This worksheet is for use with the Cantor's comb activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/CantorComb/).
This worksheet is for use with the Pie Chart activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PieChart/).
Students practice arithmetic skills. Can be tailored for practice of all types of single operation arithmetic ranging from simple addition to operations with integers and decimals.
Probability (Lesson)
Students learn about probability by predicting the outcome of planned experiments and playing racing games.
This worksheet is for use with the Coloring Remainders in Pascal's Triangle activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ColoringRemainder/).
This worksheet is for use with the Dice Table activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DiceTable/).
Dice Table (Activity)
Experiment with the outcome distribution for a roll of two dice by simulating a dice throwing game. Parameters: Which player wins with which total rolled.
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Solving Equations (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/SolvingEquations/).
This worksheet is for use with the Circle Graph activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/CircleGraph/).
Outlines the approach to playing the chaos game and how it relates to geometric fractals.
Introduces conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous events.
This worksheet is for use with the Another Hilbert Curve Generator activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AnotherHilbertCurve/).
Outlines the approach to building fractals by cutting out portions of plane figures.
This worksheet is for use with the Algebra Quiz activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AlgebraQuiz/).
This worksheet is for use with the Cantor's Comb activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/CantorComb/).
This worksheet is for use with the Pascal's Triangle lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PascalTriangle/).
This worksheet is for use with the Sierpinski's Carpet activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SierpinskiCarpet/).
This worksheet is for use with the Patterns in Fractals lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PatternsInFractals/).
Looks at how Pascal's Triangle can be used to generate Sierpinski triangle-like results.
Circle Graph (Activity)
Enter your own data categories and the value of each category to create a pie chart. There are also built in data sets which can be viewed.
This worksheet is for use with the activity Equation Solver (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquationSolver/).
Decimals (Discussion)
Deals with converting fractions into decimals.
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Probability lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Probability/).
This worksheet is for use with the Chaos Game activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/TheChaosGame/).
This worksheet is for use with the Dice Table activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DiceTable/).
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Experimental Probability activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ExpProbability/).
This worksheet is for use with the Converter activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Converter/).
This worksheet is for use with the Pie Chart activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PieChart/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Fire: Modeling Probability (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FireModelingProbability/).
Introduces the concept of tree diagrams as a way to compute probability of a multi-step event.
Discusses the relationship between geometry and probability.
Step through the generation of Sierpinski's Triangle -- a fractal made from subdividing a triangle into four smaller triangles and cutting the middle one out. Explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
Introduces students to the idea of finding number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
Introduction and initial discussion of the concept of probability.
This worksheet is for use with the Finding Patterns in Pascal's Triangle lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PatternsInPascal/).
Equation Solver (Activity)
This activity helps you understand how to balance an equation. You input the term and the operation. The activity uses that term and operates on both sides of the equation. It then displays the resulting equation. Equation Solver is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This lesson teaches students about theoretical and experimental probability through a series of work stations.
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
Algebra Quiz (Activity)
Test your algebra skills by answering questions. This quiz asks you to solve algebraic linear and quadratic equations of one variable. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time limit. Algebra Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.
Coin Toss (Activity)
Simulation of a coin toss allowing the user to input the number of flips. Toss results can be viewed as a list of individual outcomes, ratios, or table.
This worksheet is for use with the activity Equation Solver (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquationSolver/).
Step through the tortoise and hare race, based on Zeno's paradox, to learn about the multiplication of fractions and about convergence of an infinite sequence of numbers.
This worksheet is for use with the Dice Table activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DiceTable/).
This worksheet is for use with the Experimental Probability activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ExpProbability/).
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects.
This worksheet is for use with the Dice Table activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DiceTable/).
This worksheet is for use with the activity Fire Assessment (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FireAssessment/).
This worksheet is for use with the Finding Patterns in Pascal's Triangle lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PatternsInPascal/).
This worksheet is for use with the Statistics and Shopping lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/StatisticsShopping/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fractal Dimensions activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractalDimensions/).
What are Remainders (Discussion)
Reviews long division of integers and modular arithmetic.
Students work step-by-step through the generation of a different Hilbert-like Curve (a fractal made from deforming a line by bending it), allowing them to explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
Introduction to various algorithms for solving single-variable, linear equations.
Sierpinski's Carpet (Activity)
Step through the generation of Sierpinski's Carpet -- a fractal made from subdividing a square into nine smaller squares and cutting the middle one out. Explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Solving Equations (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/SolvingEquations/).
Computing exact probabilities for the Racing Game leads to the formula for the probability of simultaneous events.

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