Math Game - Fraction Face Off
Posted by David Wetzel
Fractions
Math games are a great way to help students improve their math facts accuracy. These games can be general math or focus on a specific math concept such as, solving integers.
One math game is called “Fraction Face-Off.” This game can also be modified to address a varied of math concepts.
Math Game
Materials
These materials are for one pair or group of students.
- 50 - 3×5 note cards (One deck per pair of students)
- markers
- scissors
- Cut 3×5 cards in half
- Write fractions on each set of cards
- Shuffle both decks
Procedures
These procedures are for one pair of students.
- Player 1 and 2 lay down the top 2 cards in their deck - face up
- Player 1 adds their 2 cards
- Player 2 does the same
- Students compare answers and the player with the highest answer keeps all 4 cards (place in a separate pile).
- Continue playing until all fraction cards are used
- The player with the most cards wins
Extension Activities
The following are additional strategies for using this math game.
- Mixed Number Face-Off
- Multiplication Face-Off
- Division Face-Off
- Algebraic Expressions Face-Off
- Combination Face-Off (using a combination of the above card games)
Connections
The emphasis of this game is on helping students develop a thorough understanding of math concepts, through making connections between math concepts currently being studied and previously studied math concepts.
Resources
The following are additional resources for helping your students develop a greater understanding of math facts.
Math Teaching Strategies that Challenge Students
5 Misconceptions in Elementary Math
