Why are fraction walls helpful?

As a visual aid, fraction walls can help children make associations between pieces of information, quickly absorb new ideas and help them retain the information. A fraction wall can be useful for children in 3rd and 4th class who are starting to learn to identify fractions with denominators up to 12.

How does a fraction wall work?

A fraction wall is built using fractions belonging to the same ‘family’. The wall is built so halves, quarters and eighths are one family, thirds and sixths are another, and fifths and tenths make up a third family. There are lots of opportunities to stop the clip and ask questions about the fractions wall.

How does a fraction wall show equivalent fractions?

A fraction wall can be a great visual representation for kids who are starting to learn fractions. To determine if a fraction is an equivalent fraction you can multiply or divide both the top and bottom by the same number, the fraction keeps it’s value: 6/8 – if you divide the top and bottom by 2 you get 3/4.

How to build a fraction wall?

Build a Fraction Wall Materials: gameboard per player, Build a Fraction Wall cards Number of Players: 2 _____ 1. Place the cards facedown in two piles. Put all the numeral cards in one pile and the fraction word cards in another pile. 2. Take turns to turn over one card from each pile to create a fraction. Write

What can my child do with this blank fraction wall?

Children can then stick this Fraction Wall into their books for future use. Perfect to use as an introductory activity to fractions. If you found this Blank Fraction Wall useful in your lessons, then you’ll enjoy more of our wonderfully crafted resources designed to aid and enhance learning on this topic.

How do you write initials on a brick wall?

Write your initials on a brick, or bricks, on your fraction wall with that value. You may use equivalent fractions. For example, if you turn over 2 thirds you can write your initials on 2 one-third bricks or 4 one-sixth bricks because 2 3 = 4 6 If you use an equivalent fraction explain your thinking.