Dominoes Make Our Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers Worksheet Fun!

Looking for a fun converting improper fractions to mixed numbers worksheet that will allow your students to model as they convert? Look no further! This worksheet engages students as they learn by incorporating dominoes and shading models. 

This resource includes: 

• 2-page worksheet with instructions
• Paper domino set

We recommend you print this converting improper fractions to mixed numbers worksheet front to back so students can complete seven problems on one piece of paper. Also, consider printing the first page on cardstock and laminating it so students can grab a dry erase marker and use this resource again and again! 

This worksheet works well as a math center, small group, or independent practice activity. Just have a set of dominoes on hand, and your students will be good to go!

How to Model Mixed Numbers 

For some students, breaking their perception of a fraction as only part of a whole can be hard. Concretely modeling improper fractions and mixed numbers in various ways can help students extend their understanding of fractions more than 1. Here are some ways you can model mixed numbers in your classroom: 

• Pizza Charts: Create paper or cardboard pizzas divided into slices to represent improper fractions and mixed numbers. For instance, a whole pizza represents 1, and you can cut a few slices to represent the fractional part. For even more fun, use real pizza! 
• Number Line: Use painter’s tape to create a large number line on the floor. Have students place cards representing improper fractions and mixed numbers along the number line. 
• Cooking Materials: Use measuring cups or spoons to model mixed number and improper fraction equivalencies. For example, you can show that scooping 1 cup and then ¼ cup of flour is the same as scooping with the ¼ cup five times. 

Download This Modeling Fractions Worksheet

This modeling fractions worksheet is available in both easy-to-print PDF and Google Slides format. Click the drop-down arrow on the download button to choose the option that best suits your classroom. 

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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