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Fraction Card Games ActivityFraction Card Games Activity
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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3rd - 5th
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Fraction Card Games

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Have fun with fractions in a math card game activity! Cut out the fraction cards and use them to reinforce fraction concepts, including common denominators, parts of a whole, and equivalent fractions. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

fractions, equivalent fractions, common denominators

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in a math center or for rainy day games
  • Laminate a class set, or print out copies for each kid or each small group

Pros

  • Provides questions to pose before the activity, as well as solutions to any blocks to learning and suggestions for preparation
  • Three familiar games allow kids to see the concept of fractions in new and creative ways

Cons

  • None

Common Core

4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2

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