Fun with Fractions – Lessons & Tips

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Fractions are so practical, they come up in everyday life all the time!  From slices of pizza, the components of a class vote or how much of a period is left until recess, students can find fractions everywhere.  Learning fractions on the other hand, now that can be tricky business.  Here are some tried and tested fun fractions lesson ideas and resources to make learning fractions engaging.

Make Student Practice Visual

For some students, this is key to learning fractions.  The visual component of a slices up pie or stacked lego pieces really helps to put fractions into perspective.  Here are some visual lessons to try out:

Utilize Math Centers 

I love centers!  It’s such a great way to reinforce concepts, and to work with students in small batches in order to give them the necessary attention they may need to grapple with tough concepts.  Here are some ideas for fraction centers:

Create Classroom References

Sometimes, students need to look up around the walls or their desk for a quick refresher on class content. Here are some ideas to help reinforce the new-found knowledge about fractions:

At students’ desks:

On the walls:

For teaching:

Practice Different Methods:

Use Resources!