Equivalent Fractions – Games for the Classroom

Are your students in need of additional practice with equivalent fractions? They still may be working on remembering to multiply or divide the numerator and denominator to create a fraction of equal value. Teach Starter has a set of cards that are ready for you to print and use in your classroom today!  

How to Use Our Equivalent Fraction Cards

Whole-Class Activity

Provide each student with a fraction card. Have students stand up and circulate around the room to find their ‘fraction team’. This means they must gather with all the other students with a fraction equivalent to the one on their card. Once they have found all the members of their fraction team, they must sit down. The winner is the first fraction team to find all their correct members.

Whole-Class Activity 

Provide each student with a fraction card. Draw an open number line on the dry-erase board. Have students attach their fraction where it belongs. 

Partner Activity 

• Memory – students match equivalent fractions to win the pair. 
• Snap – students snap when equivalent fractions appear on top of one another to win the pair. 
• Go Fish – students ask their partners for equivalent fractions to make a pair. 

Individual Activity 

Provide each student with a fraction card. Then, have them create a poster about their fraction. It must include everything previously taught. 

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Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities and resources that cut down on lesson planning time:  

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Equivalent Fractions – Teaching Presentation

Teach your students how to find equivalent fractions by using a number line, shaded models or a fraction chart with this teaching presentation.

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Equivalent Fractions Chart – Differentiated Worksheets

Use a fraction wall to practise finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions with this set of differentiated worksheets.

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Equivalent Fraction Wall Poster

Guide students to develop an understanding of fractions with the same value by using an equivalent fractions chart in your classroom.