Learning Resources Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Circles

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Students often struggle with the concept of fractions. This interactive fraction strips tool helps students visualize fractions. With these online fraction strips, students can model fractions, solve fraction problems, explore equivalent fractions, and observe the differences between denominators.

I highly recommend making these as durable as possible. Once you have printed them out, consider gluing them to very heavy card, construction board, or even magnetic paper. The fraction circle helps children to see how different fractions relate to one another. Try printing out the poster and placing it on children’s tables so that they can refer to it while working. A fraction circle is divided into equal parts of a whole circle to represent different fractions to children. Step 5: We can help them connect the second post-it to understanding that they have a whole and leftover fraction. That’s when I reveal a new way of saying this number: 1 1/2. Now students can see the improper fraction and mixed fraction side by side. “What can we say about these two numbers?” The goal: students identify that the same amount can be called two different names: three halves and one and a half. Finally, students translate the domino fractions into number form and use symbols to show greater than, less than, or equal.

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Ask students to find equivalent fractions for a certain fraction. For example, how many sixths are equivalent to 1/3? This game is endless (as long as I’ve printed enough recording sheets!) and easy to complete independently, with a partner, or in a small group. Fraction Tiles (Bars) Exposing children to fractions at an early age can build on their understanding of fair sharing and proportionality. Fraction circles provide a visual, hands-on way to do this. By using fraction circles, teachers can help students better grasp the concept of fractions, setting a solid foundation for more advanced mathematical learning in the future. Strategies for Using Fraction Circles Fractions can be a little mind-boggling for children, but resources like this fraction circle display poster can help them gain a clearer understanding of the topic. Featuring a design that’s true to Twinkl’s style, this poster is a great visual aid to incorporate into your learning environment.

I highly recommend having each fraction type a different color for the reasons I outline above. If you want to print these, to save color ink, please consider having your student color each circle BEFORE cutting them into their fraction pieces!

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Step 3: I write 3/2 on the board. This time, I ask, “How do we say this fraction?” There is often a range of responses. Often, however, one big misconception arises. Students shout: “two-thirds!” This is the perfect incorrect answer that launches me into a question and a think-aloud. First, I write 2/3 and ask: How would I say this fraction? Then, I think aloud: Hmm… when I hear two-thirds, I write 2/3. The numerator on top shows two pieces, and the denominator on the bottom shows that there are three pieces total. I guide them to see that 2/3 discusses three equal shares, whereas 3/2 is looking at two equal shares. I incorporate fraction circles into almost all the same lessons as fraction tiles. However, I introduce them separately and scaffold their usage before they become independent fraction manipulatives. Often, when we think about “parts of a whole,” we support learning about wholes made up of equal parts. For example, a circle is divided into six equal parts. Those six parts make up a whole. Done.

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