Fractions Game - Graphical Edition - Halves, Thirds, Quarters, Fifths & Sixths

Fractions Game - Players throw two dice then arrange them to represent a fraction. They then cover that fraction on the board with a counter. This game deals with halves, thirds, quarters, fifths and sixths.

What You Need:

2 Players
2 dice numbered 1 to 6
1 Bump Fractions Board
8 Counters of different colors per player
Dice Mat (optional) *

How to Play:

1. The student with the largest shoe size goes first.
2. Player One throws the dice then arranges them to represent a proper fraction e.g. If a 4 and a 3 are thrown then the fraction to be made is 3/4.
3. Player One then states aloud the fraction they have thrown to their partner and places a counter over the graphical representation of that fraction.
4. Player Two then repeats Steps 2 & 3.

The 'Bump' Rule:

- If a fraction is already covered by a single opposition counter, a player may 'BUMP' the counter off the board and replace it with their own.

The 'Locked In' Rule:

- If a fraction is already covered by the thrower's piece and they throw another instance of that fraction, the player can place a second counter on top of the one already on the board. This means the piece is 'LOCKED IN' and it cannot be 'BUMPED' off the board

5. Play continues in this turnabout fashion until one player has no counters left.

How to Win:

The first player to use up all their counters wins the game.

Before the Game - Explore the Language of Fractions:

During the Game Notes: Included

Possible After Game Journal Reflection: Included

Included in this Download:

1 Female Super Hero Full Color Board
1 Male Super Hero Full Color
1 Female Super Hero Low Color Board
1 Male Super Hero Low Color Board
1 PowerPoint file that displays both full color boards for easy game introduction and number talks.
1 Set of Rules and Teaching Notes

Enjoy!