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Fraction Truck

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Game Info for Teachers

COMBINED RATING

3.8 Stars

TEACHERS (30)

4.1

STUDENTS (6107)

3.4

LENGTH

14 Minutes

GRADES

CAPABILITIES

iPad Support

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

Description

Fill the truck with the correct number of packages! Different packages have different weights.

Vocabulary Words

fraction

unit fraction

weight

maximum

limit

efficient

numerator

denominator

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Show Fractional Values with a Line Plot. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

In order to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators you must find equivalent fractions with the same denominator.

Solve problems using data from line plots.

Analyze data in a given line plot to answer questions.

Use visual fraction models to show and prove reasoning.

Finding the equivalent fractions with common denominators does not change the value of either fraction.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

How do you add fractions with like denominators? How do you add fractions with unlike denominators? What are unit fractions? How does the type of data influence how we choose to display it?

After the Game

What was the most efficient way to load 1 3/4 lbs on a truck? What was the least efficient way to load 1 3/4 lbs on a truck? How can the tally sheet of boxes be interpreted in a line plot? How many different ways can one whole be divided into unit fractions? How can visual models help you in solving problem involving fractions?