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Lesson 4 - Fractions of a Set

To encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about Fractions of a Set, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs.

Goal

Use simple fractions to describe parts of a set.

Instructions for Use

Flitting with Fractions lets students practice finding fractions that are part of a group.

To use Flitting with Fractions, read the question and determine which butterflies to put in the jar. Drag and drop the butterflies at the top of the jar and click the "Close Lid" button. Have students calculate the denominator and numerator to describe the parts of the group they have caught. Click the "Enter" button and continue until all the questions are complete.