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Creating Equivalent Fractions: Game “Every Fraction Needs a Buddy!”

4th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan, Games

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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: 1 Lesson Plan, Games

Skills:

Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of fractions and attend to precision
- Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Demonstrate their understanding of equivalency in fraction amounts by playing a game to generate equivalent fractions using both multiplication, division and comparison

Materials Needed: If students are creating their game cards:

38 index cards -or- 5 pieces of paper (per pair of students)
Scissors
Document camera or whiteboard

Optional:

Student dry erase boards and markers

Printable Resources: Optional:

Game cards (1 set per group)

CCSS: 4.NF.A.1

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Math games solidify students’ understanding of abstract math skills. Fractions can be challenging and understanding that a fraction always represents an equal part of 1 whole is critical to applying this knowledge to even more complex real life problems. Your students will:

Collaborate with peers to practice the “language” of fractions and attend to precision
- Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Demonstrate their understanding of equivalency in fraction amounts by playing a game to generate equivalent fractions using both multiplication, division and comparison

**Purchasing both this game and the Math Bundle: “Creating Equivalent Fractions Bundle,” will result in duplicated content.