May 2006
Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop
(via)Skills: Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Object: Sell as many ice cream cones as possible in three minutes by converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Tony Fraction Pizza Game
(via)Can you fill the customer's order with the right amount of toppings? Choose the Pizza size for the order then add your toppings. Click send to finish!
November 2005
Builder Ted
Help Ted fix the leaky roof by placing the bricks (decimals) in numerical order.
October 2005
Equivalence Tool
Demonstrator for the equivalence of decimals, percentages and fractions. Great for whole class.
Comparing fractions and percentages activity.
An interactive exploration to compare fractions and percentages using a pizza, candy bar, measuring cup, and group of people. Good whole class activity or small group.
Introduction to Fractions
Two interactive explorations to visualize fractions. Good for whole class activities, recognizing patterns. Provides different ways of representing fractions (pizza, candy bar, people, measuring cup)
NCTM : Illuminations : Fraction Model I
This tool explores several representations for fractions with equivalent decimals and percents Use circles, rectangles, or sets to illustrate the fraction./ See fraction models II, III, and IV for more options. Whole class tool. with lesson plan.
The Decifractator
Explore relationships between fractions and decimals with this interactive tool. Whole class tool.
Number Gym: Adding Fractions
Intro activity for adding fractions.
Equivalent Fractions
Fill in the equivalent fraction to win each round. Fractions illustrated with pie chart. Students can set the time and choose from equivalent fraction families. Good whole class activity as well.
Fractions – A Booster Activity
Interactive activity for basic fraction recognition. Activities are intuitive and require little reading. Good for introductory unit. Teachers should view support materials.
September 2005
EquivalentFractions
by 1 other (via)Whole class intereactive tool for equivalent fractions. Includes Game which can be played individually or as a class,
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