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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. Jumping Fractions

      Have a student start at the bottom of the mat by ½. The student JUMPS up each set of fractions. When the student gets to the top of the mat,...
      Grade 2
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    2. 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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    3. 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
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    4. 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
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    5. 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
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    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
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    7. 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
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    8. 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
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    9. Observing the Mat

      Ask a student to tell you something they observe on the mat. For example, “A circle with half shaded in.” This is a great way to make the mat feel...
      Grade 2
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    10. 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
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