Fraction Games for 3rd Grade

Are you looking for an engaging activity to help your students master their understanding of fractions on a number line? Designed to enhance students’ understanding of fractions in a fun and self-checking manner, this educational resource is perfect for both classroom and remote learning environments.

Students embark on a captivating journey through a series of 24 thought-provoking questions, all centered around fractions and their placement on a number line. 

Through this activity, students will:

• Identify lines partitioned into a given number of pieces
• Determine the fraction of a plotted point
• Evaluate if a statement is true or false

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your math

In addition to individual student work time, use this activity to enhance learning through guided math groups, whole class lessons or remote learning assignments. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, we have a few suggestions for keeping students on track with these concepts: 

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

For students who need an added challenge, have them write a written response on how plotting a fraction is similar to and different from plotting a whole number.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the Download button to access this resource’s interactive Google Slides version. Please make sure to use this resource in present mode, as the pieces are linked to the correct slides.

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a teacher in Colorado and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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