Second Grade Math Kit

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Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Fractions

Important: Have students face the positive numbers when adding and the negative numbers when subtracting, and make a 180 degree turn for each negative sign (not including the first number in the equation). Two negatives require a 360 degree turn canceling the change in direction. Sample Questions: 1/3 – 4/3 = -3/6 – 1/6= 10/3 – 7/3= -5/6 + 7/6= -3/3 + 4/3=
Grade 6

Clipboard Math

Clip a math worksheet on a clipboard. Have your student figure out the answers to the fraction problems by walking or jumping on the mat.

Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Problem Interpretation

Students will read a problem from a worksheet or flashcard. Have them reinterpret it, solve it, and then hop to that answer on the mat.
Examples:
⅓ x 3 = 1…SO…1 x 3 ÷ 3 = 1
⅙ X 6 = 1…SO…1 x 6 ÷ 6 = 1
⅔ x 2 = 4/3…SO…2 x 2 ÷ 3 = 4/3
3/6 x 8 = 24/6 or 4…SO…3 x 8 ÷ 6 = 4
⅓ x 6 = 2…SO..6 x 1 ÷ 3 = 2

Grade 4, Grade 5

Bean Bag Division

Follow the same instructions as Bean Bag Addition and Subtraction, but instead of adding or subtracting, have students divide.

Grade 5

Bean Bag Multiplication

Follow the same instructions as Bean Bag Addition and Subtraction, but instead of adding or subtracting, have students multiply.

Grade 5

Bean Bag Addition and Subtraction

Have a student toss two bean bags onto the mat. Then, have the student add or subtract the numbers. To make this activity easier, make sure they toss the bean bags in the same column (only thirds or only sixths). To make this activity more difficult, have them toss one bean bag on the thirds column and one on the sixths column and find the common denominator to solve. Have them write their answer both as a fraction greater than one and a mixed number.

Using small whiteboards or paper on a clipboard is a great way to have students solve their problems while interacting with the floor mat.

Grade 4, Grade 5

Equivalent Fraction Hop

Have a student select a fraction and stand on it. Then, have the student hop on all of its equivalent fractions. The activity should go on until the student has reached all fractions equivalent to the one on which they started. Then, have them select another fraction or have the next student take a turn.

Students might not realize right away that the colors/shades correspond with equivalent fractions. If they do not pick up on it, ask them to look closer at the colors on the mat and see if they can find the pattern.

Grade 4

Bean Bag Decides

Throw a bean bag on the Fraction Walk Floor Mat. Move to the bean bag, alternating between one and two-footed movements. Pick up the bean bag and say all of the equivalent fractions underneath where the bean bag landed.

Grade 3, Grade 4

Hopscotch the Numbers

Have your student start on START HERE. Have the student say “one third” while hopping with one foot in the 1/3 box. Then have the student jump (two feet) on the 2/3, clap and say “ two thirds.” Continue alternating between one foot and two-footed movements to the end of the mat. Repeat activity for halves and sixths. Be sure that your student says the fractions correctly. Tell your student the fractions if your student doesn’t know them.

Grade 3

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

On index cards, write +1/3, +3/6, etc. Have your student select a number on the mat to stand on. Have your student select a card from a large hat or box. Have your student move on the mat as they add/subtract according to the card.

Grade 4, Grade 5

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