Comparing fraction games

The second version changes the visual to a number line. My students often struggle with fractions on a number line, so giving them lots of exposure and opportunities to work with them has been really helpful!

I always try to do this one second, because then they are already familiar with the idea and the activity itself, so now all they have to do is focus on the number line. I personally like to have a board or some visual that helps students separate the numerator and denominator.

Again, I make sure to include a fraction bar model for support and often have students keep a recording page for all of the same reasons mentioned above. My students LOVE having the option to choose how they work on comparing fractions. When they are motivated by choice, their engagement level goes up.

Do your students struggle to compare fractions using benchmark fractions? Grab this free download with embedded visual supports to help them practice! I swear you can use this game for just about every skill in every subject you teach…. Years ago, I was going through the interview process for a new teaching position and it came time for the administration to come and watch a demo lesson. Yes, I trust this game enough to do it during a formal observation during an interview.

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Need more fractions ideas? Make sure to check out my post on hands-on activities for equivalent fractions. You can read it here. Do you have any good tips for comparing and ordering fractions? Please feel free to share with us in the comments below! Pin Want an easy and FREE! Are you teaching about nonfiction text features th. Who else loves this one?! Tag a teacher friend who can relate! Learn more: Learn With Math Games.

Dominoes are like ready-made fractions! Multiply or add, subtract, or divide them and reduce the results. Turn it into a race to see who can finish—correctly—first. Learn more: Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational. In this one, kids spin to find out how many blocks they get to add to their board in an effort to be the first to build six complete shapes.

All you need is a plastic cup and two-sided counters. Kids shake the cup and pour the counters on the table, then count how many of each color landed face up. For example, if 13 counters were rolled, six red and seven blue landed face up. Six and seven are both parts of thirteen the whole. Have students write the number bond and fractions for each color. You must be logged in to post a comment. Sort sticky notes Divide sticky notes into sections, then have kids sort them onto anchor charts.

Learn more: Smitten With First 2. Connect fractions to learn and win Repurpose a Connect Four set to play fraction games! Learn more: No Time for Flash Cards 3. Explore the Fraction of the Day Fractions are one of those math concepts we actually use quite a bit in everyday life. Leave a reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment.