Fraction Number Searches
Learning Goals:
- Read, represent, and compare simple fractions
- Communicate mathematical thinking orally and visually
The Challenge:
Discuss the following image with your child – what fractions do you see represented?
How many different fractions can you find?
For example, “I see that the light green part would be worth one-quarter of the whole shape” or “I see that the yellow rectangle is one-third of the light green rectangle.”
Questions and Prompts to Support your Child:
- Which part or fraction did you notice first? Why do you think that was?
- How do you know that colour represents that fraction?
- What is the largest fraction you see? What is the smallest?
Extensions & Adaptations:
- If having trouble seeing fractions, start with whole numbers – “if each square is worth 1, what numbers do you see represented?
- For example, “The yellow rectangle would be worth 6.”
- Children can create their own “fraction number search” rectangles using grid paper, or even just by splitting up a child-created shape, using a ruler to measure
Categories: Elementary