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Fraction games and tutorials online
Fractions
All Aspects
Fraction videos 1: addition and subtraction
My own videos (in HD) that cover equivalent fractions, addition and subtraction of like & unlike fractions, and of mixed numbers.
www.mathmammoth.com/videos/fractions_1.php
Fraction videos 2: multiplication, division, and more
My own videos (in HD) that cover simplifyin fractions, multiplication and division of fractions and of mixed numbers, ratios, and converting fractions to decimals.
www.mathmammoth.com/videos/fractions_2.php
Visual Fractions
Great site for studying all aspects of fractions: identifying, renaming, comparing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Each topic is illustrated by either a number line or a circle with a Java applet. Also couple of games, for example: make cookies for Grampy.
www.visualfractions.com
Conceptua Math Fractions Tools
Free and interactive fraction tools for identifying fractions, adding and subtracting, estimating, comparing, equivalent fractions, multiplying, dividing, finding common denominators and more. Each activity uses several fraction models such as fraction circles, horizontal and vertical bars, number lines, etc. that allow students to develop a conceptual understanding of fractions. A free registration required.
www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool-library
Fraction Games at Sheppard Software
Games for addition & subtraction of fractions, simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions, and fraction of a set.
www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm#fractions
Who Wants Pizza?
Explains the concept of fraction, addition and multiplication with a pizza example, then has some interactive exercises.
math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractions/index.html
Fractions Workshop
An online practice platform for all fraction operations. The application gives you problems that you can work out on the online "workmat", and then it checks your answer.
mrnussbaum.com/fractions-workshop
Fraction lessons at MathExpression.com
Tutorials, examples, and videos explaining all the basic fraction math topics. Look for the lesson links in the left sidebar.
www.mathexpression.com/understanding-fractions.html
Visual Math Learning
Free tutorials with some interactivity about all the fraction operations. Emphasizes visual models and lets student interact with those.
www.visualmathlearning.com/pre_algebra/chapter_9/chap_9.html
Fractioncity
Make "fraction streets" and help kids with comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators while they drive toy cars on the streets. This is not an online activity but has instructions of how to do it at home or at school.
www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/fractioncity.html
Online Fraction Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions and mixed numbers.
www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction_calculator.php
Fraction Worksheets: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
Create custom-made worksheets for the four operations with fractions and mixed numbers.
www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction.php
Fraction Worksheets: Equivalent Fractions with Visual Models
Create custom-made worksheets for equivalent fractions where you can choose to include pie images or not.
www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/equivalent_fractions.php
Fraction Worksheets: Equivalent Fractions, Simplifying, Convert to Mixed Numbers
Create custom-made worksheets for some other fraction operations.
www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction-b.php
Identify Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Identifying Fractions at Conceptua Fractions
A tool that shows fractions or mixed numbers using a pie, a bar, dots, and a number line. A free registration required.
www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/ddentifying-fractions
Visualizing Fractions
The computer shows a fraction, and you divide the pie and color the pieces.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_103_g_2_t_1.html
Pattern Blocks—Parts as Wholes
Click on the "Activities" in the top menu, and click on arrows until you find Parts as Wholes activity.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_170_g_2_t_3.html
Fraction Model
Adjust the the numerator and the denominator, and the applet shows the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a percent.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=44
Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop
A game in which you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and scoop the right amount of ice cream flavors on the cone.
www.mrnussbaum.com/icecream/index.html
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fractions from National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM)
See the equivalency of two fractions as the applet divides the whole into more pieces.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html
Equivalent Fractions
Draw two other, equivalent fractions to the given fraction. Choose either square or circle for the shape.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=80
Fraction Frenzy
Click on pairs of equivalent fractions, as fast as you can. See how many levels you can get!
www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp
Fresh Baked Fractions
Practice equivalent fractions by clicking on a fraction that is not equal to others.
www.funbrain.com/fract/index.html
See also my video, which shows a visual method for equivalent fractions: that of splitting the pieces further into a certain number of new pieces:
Addition and Subtraction
MathSplat
Click on the right answer to addition problems (like fractions) or the bug splats on your windshield!
fen.com/studentactivities/MathSplat/mathsplat.htm
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_106_g_3_t_1.html
Adding fractions
Illustrates how to find the common denominator when adding two unlike fractions using interactive pie models.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_106_g_3_t_1.html
Adding with Uncommon Denominators Tool at Conceptua Fractions
A tool that links a visual model to the procedure of adding two unlike fractions. A free registration required.
www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/adding-fractions-with-uncommon-denominators
Old Egyptian Fractions
Puzzles to solve: add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat!
www.mathcats.com/explore/oldegyptianfractions.html
Fraction Bars Blackjack
Computer deals you two fraction cards. You have the option of getting more or
"holding". The object is to get as close as possible to 2, without going over,
by adding the fractions on your cards.
http://fractionbars.com/Fraction_Bars_Black_Jack/
Action Fraction
A racing game with several levels where you answer questions about adding and subtraction
fractions. The levels advance from using like fractions to using unlike
fractions and eventually subtraction.
http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/number-fun/games/game_action_fraction.html
Multiplication and Division
Multiply Fractions Jeopardy
Jeopardy-style game. Choose a question by clicking on the tile that shows the
points you will win.
www.quia.com/cb/95583.html
Multiply
and Reduce Fractions Battleship Game
When you hit the enemy's battleship, you need to solve a fraction multiplication
problem.
www.quia.com/ba/57713.html
Fractions Mystery
Picture Game
Solve problems where you find a fractional part of a quantity, and uncover a
picture.
http://www.dositey.com/2008/math/mistery2.html
Number line bars
Fraction bars that illustrate visually how many times
a fraction "fits into" another fraction.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/NAV/frames_asid_265_g_2_t_1.html?open=activities&from=category_g_2_t_1.html
Using More Math in Cooking
In this video, Michelle and Renee talk about how parents can help kids practice math with cooking, especially working on addition and multiplication of fractions.
mykidsturn.com/show/numbers-using-more-math-cooking
Comparing Fractions
Comparison Shoot Out
Choose level 2 or 3 to compare fractions and shoot the soccer ball to the goal.
www.fuelthebrain.com/Game/play.php?ID=47
Comparing Fractions—XP Math
Simple timed practice with comparing two fractions.
http://xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=8
Comparing Fractions Tool at Conceptua Fractions
An interactive tool where students place numbers, visual models, and decimals on a number line.
www.conceptuamath.com/app/tool/comparing-fractions
Fractional Hi Lo
Computer has selected a fraction. You make guesses and it tells you if your guess was too high or too low.
www.theproblemsite.com/games/hilo.asp
Fractions vs. Decimals (and Percents)
Flower Power
Grow flowers and harvest them to make money in this addictive order-'em-up game. Practice ordering decimals, fractions, and percentages. The game starts with ordering decimals (daisies), and proceeds into fractions (tulips or roses).
www.mangahigh.com/games/flowerpower
Fraction Model
Adjust the the numerator and the denominator, and the applet shows the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a percent.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=44
Fraction Pie
The user selects the numerator and denominator, and the applet shows
the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a
percent.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=45
Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Has factsheets, a nice matching pairs game, online
quiz, and printable worksheets.
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/comparing/comparingall3/index.shtml
Fraction Decimal Conversion
Practice fractions vs. decimal numbers online with a
matching game, concentration, or flash cards.
www.quia.com/jg/65724.html
Fraction Catch
This is a neat card game about ordering fractions (not a computer game); you can download the fraction cards from Google Docs.
mathhombre.blogspot.com/2012/01/fraction-catch.html
Fraction/Decimal Worksheets
Change fractions to decimal numbers or decimal numbers to fractions.
www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction-decimal.php
Fractions Vs. Decimals Calculator
www.counton.org/explorer/fractions
Software
FractionGen
Create customizable worksheets for the four basic
operations of fractions/mixed numbers/whole numbers. Answers
included. The program makes a simple text file which you can print from your text editor.
Price: Free
download.com/3000-2053-6897377.html?tag=lst-0-1
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