Title: Fraction Addition Smartboard Game
Purpose: Students will add fractions using fraction bars.
Grade Level/TEKS Reference: 4th Grade
(3) Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent
and generate fractions to solve problems. The student is expected to:
(A) represent a fraction a/b as a sum of fractions 1/b, where a and b are whole numbers
and b > 0, including when a > b;
(B) decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same
denominator using concrete and pictorial models and recording results with symbolic
representations;
Length of time necessary for game or activity: There is no set time, the game will continue as long as
the player continues to press next.
Number of Participants: Students may play individually or with partners
Source for Game or Activity: http://dreamboxlearning.com/teachertools
Then scroll down to 4th Grade Addition & Subtraction: Adding Fractions
Procedure:
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Fraction addition problems are provided for students.
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Students may use any of the fraction bars provided to add to the bottom box that will assist
them in solving the problem.
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Students may use each bar more than once, and some not at all if they choose.
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Students may click the “hint” button that will provide hash marks on the bottom box that will
assist students in solving the equation.
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Once students have added their fraction bars, they will click done.
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Students will then solve the equation and enter it into the blank space provided.
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Once the equation is correctly answered, students will click next to solve a new problem.
Adapted by: Elisia Mitchell (2014)