Fractions

Big Ideas

Patterns exhibit relationships that can be extended, described, and generalized.

Geometric relationships can be described, analyzed, and classified based on spatial reasoning and/or visualization.

Essential Questions

How can patterns be used to describe relationships in mathematical situations?

How can recognizing repetition or regularity assist in solving problems more efficiently?

How are spatial relationships, including shape and dimension, used to draw, construct, model, and represent real situations or solve problems?

How can the application of the attributes of geometric shapes support mathematical reasoning and problem solving?

equal-parts_POLGF.pdf

First Grade Fractions Activity- Equal Groups

This printable worksheet includes coloring shapes that are divided into halves, thirds, fourth, fifths, sixths and not equal parts. Students are directed to color the shapes using a key.

This activity is great for independent work. Click HERE to print!

fractionstrips-color.pdf

Fraction Strips

Fraction strips help students to visualize and explore fraction relationships. They allow students to develop a concrete understanding of fractions , and investigate equivalency. Students benefit from seeing how fractions relate. Click on the picture above to print this colorful resource.

fraction-pizzas-color.pdf

Fraction Pizza

This fun manipulative connects the concept of fractions to the fun food of pizza. Students learn about fractional parts (halves, thirds, fourths...) with this colorful resource. Click on the picture above to print this resource.

fractions-i-have-who-has fractions.pdf

Fraction Game

This is a fun small group activity that not only supports students in their understanding of fractions, but practices their listening skills. Students work together to build a connected circle of cards. Each student takes a turn to read the question on their card such as "Who has three-fifths?" The student who holds the card with a shape that demonstrates that fraction calls out, "I have three-fifths." This is a fun game that encourages teamwork! Click on the picture to the left to download this printable resource.


Tip: This game can be played at home

fractions-of-shapes.pdf

Fractions of Shapes

This worksheet provides meaningful practice in identifying fractions while using shapes. Click on the picture to the left to print this worksheet.