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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

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    1. Matching Cards

      Using the printable equivalent fraction cards, have the students match the card to the spot on the floor mat. As they place the card on the mat, have them jump and...
      Grade 3, Grade 4
    2. Building Fractions

      Have students grab a handful of legos or blocks (no more than 10 total). Have the student count the total number of items. This number is the denominator. Then, have...
      Grade 3
    3. 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
    4. Matching Shapes

      Hand a student one of the shape cards. Have the student match the card with where it appears on the mat. (Hint: It may occur more than once!) Download Cards
      Grade 3
    5. Comparing Fractions – Full Class Activity

      Have students stand on different fractions around the mat. Ask the following questions: “If you are standing on a fraction greater than ½, raise your hand.” “If you are standing...
      Grade 3
    6. Ordering Fractions

      Divide your students into groups of three. Give each pair various fractions to order. For example, order the following fractions from smallest to largest, ¾, ½, and ⅛ . Each...
      Grade 3
    7. Comparing Fractions – Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To

      Pick two fractions on the mat. (Students select, you select, or roll a dice.) Have a student stand on one of the fractions and another student stand on the other...
      Grade 3
    8. Denominator / Numerator

      Ask your students the following questions: “Jump on a number with the denominator of ____” “Jump on a number with the numerator of ____”
      Grade 3
    9. What is a Fraction?

      Define numerator (how many pieces you have) and denominator (how many pieces the whole is divided into). Create ‘denominator’ and ‘numerator’ cards. Have students place each card by its respective...
      Grade 3
    10. Class Fractions

      Have the class surround the outside of the mat. Choose one student to start at the bottom on the ½. Have that student jump and land on the black line...
      Grade 3

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