Fraction Farms
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LENGTH
20 Minutes
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Description
Here at Fraction Farms, we learn how to divide up land with fractional lengths by using Unit Tiles to find the right amount of land to use for our crops.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Find Area Of A Rectangle Using Unit Fraction Tiles. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
Main Concepts
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
In this game, you are going to be working on determining area using fractional lengths and width - what is area and how do you find it? The game has you dividing up farmland as you create your area models - why do you think a farmer would find this strategy helpful? How do you convert a mixed number into an improper fraction?
After the Game
What was the quick method the game revealed for easily multiplying two fractions together? How is multiplying fractions different than adding/subtracting fractions? Why is knowing how to multiply fractional lengths important in finding amounts of area?