Reinforce the concept of comparing fractions with a hands-on, two-player game that calls for a visual model, score board, and dice. Players roll dice to acquire their given fraction, create the fraction using fraction tiles, then compare them to identify the smaller of the two. 

Concepts

fractions, equivalent, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, modeling fractions, fraction models, fraction comparisons, fraction strips, fraction bar, improper fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Guide learners through the creation of fraction strips using construction paper 
• Make a class game center; leave game pieces and fraction strips in an accessible location for pupils to play when time permits 
• Recreate figure diagrams on chart paper for a larger sized reference tool 

Classroom Considerations

• Color copies are recommended if printing figures directly from the page
• Class members should be familiar with comparing fractions and how to make equivalent fractions

Pros

• Game instructions are written clearly and in detail 
• Scenarios to support pupil-teacher interactions are provided

Cons

• Pages intended for print are not pictured on a separate page, making size and practicality a challenge  

Common Core

3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.b 3.NF.A.3.d 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2 4.NF.B.3.b 4.NF.B.4.a