Fraction Matcher

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  • Fractions
  • Equivalent Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers
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Topics

  • Fractions
  • Equivalent Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers

Description

Match shapes and numbers to earn stars in this fractions game. Challenge yourself on any level you like. Try to collect lots of stars!

Sample Learning Goals

  • Find matching fractions using numbers and pictures
  • Make the same fractions using different numbers
  • Match fractions in different picture patterns
  • Compare fractions using numbers and patterns

Standards Alignment

Common Core - Math

1.G.A.3
Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters, and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.
2.G.A.2
Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares and count to find the total number of them.
2.G.A.3
Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
3.NF.A.1
Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
3.NF.A.2
Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
3.NF.A.2a
Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1 as the whole and partitioning it into b equal parts. Recognize that each part has size 1/b and that the endpoint of the part based at 0 locates the number 1/b on the number line.
3.NF.A.2b
Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line.
3.NF.A.3
Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
3.NF.A.3a
Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number line.
3.NF.A.3b
Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
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Teacher Tips

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Teacher-Submitted Activities

Fraction Matcher Game A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Trish Loeblein K-5
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Exploring Equivalence with Rational Numbers: Part 2 Extending to Mixed Numbers A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Michael Matassa MS
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Exploring Equivalence with Rational Numbers: Part 1 Fractions less than or equal to 1 A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Michael Matassa K-5
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? This contribution was designed by PhET. Sarah Borenstein MS Other Chemistry
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Matching Fractions Bethany Konz K-5
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Fraction Matcher Grades 3-5 Molly Martin K-5 Guided Mathematics
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Fraction Matcher Lesson Plan Mariel Crystall K-5 Lab
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분수-그림 연결 SIM 사용설명서 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) K-5
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SECUNDARIA: Alineación PhET con programas de la SEP México (2011 y 2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López MS
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PRIMARIA: Alineación con programas de la SEP México (2011 y 2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López K-5
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Rasyonel Sayılarda Denklik: Bölüm 2 Bileşik Kesrin Tam Sayılı Kesir Olarak Yazılması Sebnem Atabas (Translated from Michael Matassa's Exploring Equivalence with Rational Numbers: Part 2 Lesson Plan) MS Guided
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  • Kathy Perkins
  • Trish Loeblein
  • Mike Dubson
  • Noah Podolefsky
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