A Hands-On Improper Fraction to Mixed Number Activity

This improper fraction to mixed number activity is a fun way for your students to practise both their critical thinking skills and converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. To solve this logic puzzle, students must fit all the puzzle pieces into a 4 x 4 square while ensuring that each side matches up with a mixed number or improper fraction equivalence.

This resource includes:

• Puzzle pieces
• Template (to glue finished puzzle pieces onto)
• Answer key

This improper fraction to mixed number activity is a fantastic addition to maths stations, and also shines as a guided or independent practise activity. Print on cardboard and laminate it to make it last for years!

How to Use This Fraction Puzzle

Using this improper fraction to mixed number activity is easy!

Students will need:

• A copy of the fraction puzzle
• A copy of the template
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Download and print the resource.
2. Ensure that each student, pair or small group has the supplies listed above, and that a few copies of the answer key are available.
3. Students cut apart the puzzle pieces and mix them, face-up.
4. Students then put the puzzle pieces together by matching up improper fraction and mixed number equivalents.
5. Students check their work using the answer key.
6. Students glue the pieces in the correct places on the template.

Download This Fraction Puzzle Game

This fraction puzzle game is available in both PDF and Google Slides format. Click the arrow on the download button to choose the format that works for you.

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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