Fraction Games for Advanced Students
- Abstract multiple pieces help formulate mathematical concepts in a fun way.ecomuseo della pastorizia image by Max Ferrero from Fotolia.com
Teaching young minds the basics of arithmetic is fun and easy. Maneuvering the harder math concepts such as fractions, decimals and equations prove to be more challenging. Introduce, practice and hone fraction concepts and enable middle and high school grade students to grasp the necessary understanding required to move into harder mathematical reasoning skills. Games creatively engage the mind. - Wiebe, Carlson & Associates, Fraction Dominoes offers three levels of difficulty and is suitable for two to four players. Intended for ages nine to 14, players match numerical equations and images of "symbolic fractional representations." A starting board and 48 fraction dominoes are included. Recognize fractions, match equivalents and figure out sums to win. Multiple formats and seven different games apply. Choose to play in groups or as solitaire.
- Advance Fraction Zone Bingo by Learning Resources is intended for ages eight and up and suitable for two to four players or teams. The four game cards included are in puzzle format and players must match picture and equation tiles to spaces on the cards in order to fill in a full line. Students focus on identifying fractions through eighths using circles and squares. Two levels of challenge apply. Level one involves identifying fractions up to twelfths, using circles, rectangles and dots. Level two allots renaming fractions--identifying equivalencies up to twelfths.
- Equivalent Trios is intended for ages eight years of age and up and suitable for two to four players. This game focuses on equivalent fractions, decimals, percents and pictures. Students must learn to understand the relationship of fractions and decimals as well as be able to reduce a fraction to its lowest common denominator in order to move on to tougher problems. Kids lay the 36 trio pieces included for play down one at a time similar to dominoes and try to form patterns. An instruction booklet also applies.
