This learning path, suitable for 3rd & 4th class, supports the exploration of the Fractions strand through a series of challenges, tasks and activities.
7 resources in this Learning Path
This is a video from Math Antics that explains the concept of fractions with the aid of on-screen graphics, demonstrations and real world examples. The video is approximately five minutes long.
View full descriptionStrand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
This problem could be used as an introduction to equivalent fractions. It provides a powerful visual representation, helping children develop an understanding of the relationship between different fractions. It gives pupils the opportunity to explore fractions in a non-threatening, open-ended way, encouraging them to develop their own 'rules' for finding equivalent fractions.
View full descriptionStrand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
Introduces the subtopic of fractions in an easy to follow way. There is an abundance of information and plenty of practical challenges, interactive games can be chosen to practice / reinforce learning.
View full descriptionStrand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
Suggestions for use: The explanations given on the website for most aspects of fractions as a subtopic are explored in detail, including pictures, this could be used to great success in the classroom. The challenges, questions and interactive activities would be ideal for introduction, elaboration, practice or testing of pupil's learning.
Students explore folding paper shapes into equal parts and labelling the parts with written fractions.Suitable for in school or at home.
View full descriptionSix stations involving a range of resources to help teach fractions. Includes how to use cuisenaire rods, empty number lines, paper strip fractions, geoboards and dotted paper and string and paper clips.
View full descriptionStrand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
Suggestions for use: Print and use as a guide at each maths station.
Games including equivalent fractions as well as adding and subtracting fractions.
View full descriptionStrand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
Some lovely dice games to promote and practice place value, fractions, measurement & data.
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