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Introduction to the Fraction Insets
Math - Fractions
Fraction Skittles.JPG
LevelPrimary
Elementary
Age5.5+
Materialsfour fraction skittles

This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions.

Presentation

  1. Carry the fraction skittles one at a time to a mat or table. Place them in the upper right corner.
    Fraction Skittles 1.JPG
  2. Take the whole fraction skittle and hold it upside down. Trace the edge of the base with two fingers. "This is one whole."
    Fraction Skittles 2.JPG
  3. Take the halves fraction skittle and hold it upside down in the other hand to show that the two skittles are the same size.
    Fraction Skittles 3.JPG
  4. Set them side-by-side on the mat.
    Fraction Skittles 4.JPG
  5. Take the halves fraction skittle and show that it comes apart in two equal pieces. "One, two. There are two halves."
    Fraction Skittles 5.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

  • Fraction circles could be made from different colors of felt:
    Counting Coconuts felt fractions.JPG
    (For a description of how these were made, see Counting Coconuts.)

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