Compiled of 18 task cards and five worksheets, young mathemmaticians practice solving fraction word problems and other fraction-based activities with a Hershey Bar. The packet comes with sheets to record and keep track of all of the task cards they've completed. The classs will surely enjoy their chocolate bars afterward!

Concepts

comparing fractions, milton hershey, chocolate

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use at a math center when conducting small learning groups
• Give for extra fraction practice on Valentine's Day

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Hershey Chocolate Bars for each learner; ensure there are no food allergies associated with chocolate before beginning
• Best if printed in color but it is not necessary; consider laminating the cards for continued use
• Task cards can be completed individually or in groups

Pros

• Fun for learners to work with candy in solving math problems
• Packet addresses multiple math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and identifying fractions

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.NF.A.1 3.NF.A.3.a 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.B.3.a 4.NF.B.3.d