Barton Classroom

Developing Fraction Sense:

Below are some activities that you can do with your student to help them become more comfortable working with fractions.

·         Fraction Instruction and Activity:

 Whale of a Tale Fractions

Worksheets:

Use the following worksheets to help your students become familiar with fractions. Encourage your students to practice saying the fraction name while doing the worksheets.

·         Numerators and Denominators:

What is a numerator? Answer: A numerator is the top number in a fraction: (for example: 1/2)

What is a denominator? Answer: A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction (for example: 1/2). I remember denominator because downstairs and denominator both begin with the letter “d”.

·         Colorful Fraction Circles

The students are given practice coloring parts of a circle without using a fraction.

·         Color the Fractions:

The students are given a fraction and are asked to color in a box that represents the fraction.

·         Fraction Worksheet-Slicing the Pie

The students are asked to slice the pie, shade the part/s, and name the fraction.

Fraction Game

Use the following game to help your student practice

·         Find the Fraction that Matches the Pie: Fraction Fun