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Games for Interactive Equivalent Fractions

Learning to match equivalent fractions is an important objective in any 5th grade math class. Equivalent fraction games are a useful teaching and learning tool for kinesthetic learners. Many also display the fractions in several different ways, such as fraction bars or pictures, thus providing game players different learning options. Interactive online games allow students to practice these skills in an entertaining way while also providing immediate feedback.
  1. Fresh Baked Fractions

    • At FunBrain.com, children will find Fresh Baked Fractions and meet Fraction Jackson, a dog who loves pie. Players begin by choosing from one of four levels of difficulty. They are then given four fractions, three of which are equivalent. The challenge is picking out the one fraction that is not equal to the others. A player's ultimate goal is to feed Fraction Jackson pieces of pie received for each correct answer. Those who excel and receive 24 pieces earn the title of "Master Pie Baker."

    Triplets

    • Mathplayground.com hosts a multitude of interactive math games, including Triplets -- a game of equivalent fractions. Triplets puts players in the middle of the "Intergalactic Space Games on Planet Rational," and are given the job of ISG Director whose job is to get all of the athletes to their correct starting places for the start of the Space Games. To do this, players must group equivalent fractions and fraction bars onto the same "teams." There are eight rounds that get progressively more difficult. Players are also given instant feedback through use of the "Check" button.

    Fraction Monkeys

    • Fraction Monkeys begins by displaying a number line from 0 to 1. At the bottom of the screen, users will find a monkey holding a fraction in his hand. Players are challenged to hang the monkey in the correct place on the number line by comparing the monkey's fraction with fractions already in place on the number line. If placed correctly, the monkey will attach to the number line. If placed incorrectly, the monkey will fall, and players will receive help in the form of a colored fraction bar representing the given fraction. Each successful round brings a more challenging round. Players who enjoy Fraction Monkeys can also purchase the iPhone version through Apple Appstore.

    Matching Fractions

    • At HelpingwithMath.com, children will find the Matching Fraction Game, which allows users to practice their equivalent fraction skills through matching blue cards on the left with the appropriate matching green fraction card on the right. If players choose incorrectly, their green fraction card will automatically slide back into its starting place. To begin a new game, users must refresh their screen.

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