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Equivalent Fraction

The purpose of the Equivalent Fraction Hop Mat is to help students understand fractions in relation to whole numbers. The activities found in this guide help students recognize equivalent fractions and progress into addition, subtraction, and multiplication of fractions.

Grade 2 - Grade 6
  • Equivalent Fraction
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    1. Word Problems

      Have students use the floor mat to solve word problems. Student A will stand on the first fraction mentioned in the word problem. Student B will stand on the second...
      Grade 4
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    2. Roll the Dice and Simplify

      Have a student roll two dice to create a fraction. Ask him or her if the fraction can be simplified. If so, have him or her simplify the fraction. Place...
      Grade 4
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    3. Math Toss

      Write +, -, x on cards ahead of the game. Students will toss two bags/dice on the floor mat and then add/subtract/multiply the two fractions they land on depending on...
      Grade 4, Grade 5
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    4. Cross The Mat

      The teacher will stand on the left side of the mat near the ½ and ⅓ number patterns. Have students cross the mat only stepping on fractions that are equivalent...
      Grade 4
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    5. Addition/Simplify Race

      Students start at 1/10 and roll the dice to get a number to add to their numerator. Each student gets 3 turns each. After the first roll if they can...
      Grade 4, Grade 5
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    6. Adding Different Denominators

      Give students two fractions to add together. Example: â…“ and â…š. They will have to use equivalent fractions to see that â…“ is the same as 2/6. (Use techniques mentioned...
      Grade 5
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    7. Reciprocal

      Use the Equivalent Fraction mat to teach reciprocals. Have students find ½ . Ask what they would multiply ½ by to get 1. (2/1) Point out that the reciprocal of...
      Grade 6
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    8. 3-in-a-Row

      Have a student roll dice to create a fraction. Have the student put a marker on that fraction or on an equivalent fraction. Take turns between students until one student...
      Grade 4
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    9. Which is larger?

      General: Use the mat to compare fractions. Is 3/7 larger or smaller than 1/6? Why? Repeat with new fractions that have different denominators and numerators. 3rd Grade: Ask your students,...
      Grade 3
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    10. Shading Shapes

      Provide each student with a Math & Movement ‘Shaded Shape Worksheet’. Have the student use the floor mat to complete the worksheet. The student will stand on different fractions on...
      Grade 3
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