Smarties Fractions Activity | Grade 5 Math | Worksheet, Slideshow & Lesson Plan

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach fractions? This Smarties Fractions Activity helps students build their understanding of numerators, denominators, comparing fractions, simplifying fractions, and adding fractions using a real-world, engaging math investigation.

What's Included:

• Detailed Lesson Plan (2 pages)
• Student Worksheet (2 pages)
• 11-Slide Presentation
• Ontario Curriculum Connections (B1.4 & B1.5)

Students Will:

• Identify numerators and denominators
• Represent groups of Smarties as fractions
• Compare and order fractions
• Simplify fractions
• Add fractions with the same denominator
• Explain their mathematical thinking

Materials Needed:

• 1–2 small boxes of Smarties per student
• Pencil
• Worksheet and slideshow included in this resource

Grade Level: Grade 5 (can also be adapted for Grades 4–6)