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In this game, children will learn about equivalent fractions (fractions with unlike denominators) by making "Fair Trades." All the children will start out with a jumble of fractional pieces, although they all add up to the same length (1 whole strip).
If all those pieces were rearranged, you would have a strip of halves, another of thirds, sixths, eighths, and twelfths. But in order to get all like denominators, they are going to need to trade with other children.
The trick in this activity is the fact that all the pieces are drawn to scale for you. They are already arranged so that the jumble of parts on each strip actually adds up to 1 whole, and there are exactly enough of each denominator to add up to 1 whole correctly. This product will save you a lot of time trying to make your own fractional scramble!
This packet includes:
*1 black and white manipulatives sheet for easy copying
*1 color manipulatives sheet (same as above, in case you have a color printer)
*Instructions, including a short script to help you model game play for your students
*1 sample answer sheet
*Tips for cleanup and storage
You will need:
Scissors
Small zip top bags for storage (optional)
Cardstock (optional)
If all those pieces were rearranged, you would have a strip of halves, another of thirds, sixths, eighths, and twelfths. But in order to get all like denominators, they are going to need to trade with other children.
The trick in this activity is the fact that all the pieces are drawn to scale for you. They are already arranged so that the jumble of parts on each strip actually adds up to 1 whole, and there are exactly enough of each denominator to add up to 1 whole correctly. This product will save you a lot of time trying to make your own fractional scramble!
This packet includes:
*1 black and white manipulatives sheet for easy copying
*1 color manipulatives sheet (same as above, in case you have a color printer)
*Instructions, including a short script to help you model game play for your students
*1 sample answer sheet
*Tips for cleanup and storage
You will need:
Scissors
Small zip top bags for storage (optional)
Cardstock (optional)
Grade Level(s):
Teaching Duration:
45 Minutes
Type of Resource:
Answer Key:
N/A
# of Pages/Slides:
6
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amyjo405
Good idea. It was kind of hard for them at first, but it worked out well.
May 5, 2013 
jbrizzi
Great resource!
March 19, 2013
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I hope your kids learn a lot about equivalent fractions with this activity.
April 27, 2013
sarahbethspray
great resource
March 18, 2013
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I hope your kiddos learn a lot from this activity. :)
April 13, 2013
slapshot1352
Great Activity
February 19, 2013
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I recently used them with my class, and they enjoyed it again this year too. :)
March 23, 2013
tmwalker
A fun way to review equivalent fractions - thank you
January 25, 2013
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
You're welcome! I hope it helps your kiddos learn how fractions with different denominators relate better. :)
January 30, 2013
hlcashwell
Leaving this for my class with a sub! Thanks!
November 28, 2012
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
I hope the directions were clear enough for the sub to implement and the children had fun with it. :)
December 5, 2012
Katruss
Thank You
November 6, 2012
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
You're welcome! I hope it helps your students get a better sense of equivalent exchange with fractions. :)
November 11, 2012
trishabennett
Haven't used it yet, but hopefully it will be great for my kiddos as well :)
September 26, 2012
chars3ts
Great for my teachers!
September 20, 2012
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
I hope your kiddos get a lot out of this game; mine sure do!
September 21, 2012
melodyhunt
Love the colors and the activity!!
August 13, 2012
kelmueller
Great activity!
August 9, 2012
adepew
This game looks like a fun way for the students to practice with equivalent fractions. It may be a game that would take a lot of guidance at first unless the students have a good grasp on equivalent fractions.
February 22, 2012
Amber Thomas (TpT Seller)
I agree; this game is definitely intended for practice, not direct instruction. It's a good game to leave with a substitute after you've completed a unit on fractions.
February 26, 2012
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