Purposeful Learning Resources

These are hands-on games and activities designed to be done one-on-one with a student or in a small group of students. These go beyond typical worksheets and encourage students to make the math their own with games and activities that can only be done offline. To teach the concept of comparing fractions, we will focus on two ideas: a) fractions are different sizes and can be compared, and b) the comparison is only valid if the wholes are the same. Point a) is driven home by two games. Point b)

Use this pretest to assess which fractions concepts students have already mastered, and which they need to cover or review. Topics covered: Numerator and DenominatorFinding Fractions on a Number LineUnderstanding, Recognizing and Generating Equivalent FractionsExpressing Whole Numbers as FractionsComparing fractions using ‘>’, ‘<’ and ‘=’ signsWhether you're a teacher, a parent, a homeschool parent or a tutor, you'll find that this resource will help you quickly see what material you need