Unit Fractions Interactive Fun!

This fun interactive activity has been created and designed by a teacher to help students practise their knowledge of unit fractions. In this interactive activity students will be presented with the following activities:

• Sorting images of unit fractions and non-unit fractions
• Sorting unit fractions that have been labelled correctly and those that haven’t been labelled correctly.
• Dragging and dropping images of unit fractions into their matching unit fraction.
• Dragging and dropping the unit fraction into the matching shaded models.
• Dragging and dropping the units to match each shaded model.
• Sorting unit and non-unit fractions.
• Typing in the denominator to correctly complete unit fractions.
• Typing in the correct unit fractions to match each of the shaded models.

Unlocking Fractional Fluency – Unit Fractions

Understanding unit fractions lays a crucial foundation for mathematical fluency in children. As the fundamental building blocks of fractions, unit fractions represent the concept of one part of a whole. Learning about unit fractions provides kids with a solid grasp of fractions as they navigate the world of mathematics. It is a fundamental skill that extends beyond the classroom, influencing various real-life scenarios. From sharing a pizza with friends to measuring ingredients for a recipe, unit fractions empower children to comprehend and engage in everyday activities with confidence and accuracy.

By mastering unit fractions, kids not only develop essential maths skills but also enhance their problem-solving abilities, laying the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts in their educational journey.

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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