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Finding Fractions

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Purpose: 

This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.

Achievement Objectives:

Achievement Objective: Use simple additive strategies with whole numbers and fractions.

Specific Learning Outcomes: 

know words and symbols for fractions

Required Resource Materials: 
FIO, Level 2, Number, Book 2, Finding Fractions, page 24
A dice marked with 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 and "choice"
Different coloured counters for each player
A classmate
Activity: 

Game


This game is designed as a fun way of identifying the fractions 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/6.
To play this game, the students need to understand that the same fraction can be represented in different ways, for example, as a symbol, words, fractions of a region, and fractions of a set. Ensure that the students realise that the numerator of the fraction is shown on the game board by the shaded area or object.


Answers to Activty

A game of identifying equivalent fractions


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