Fractions Greater Than 1
With Frax, students work with fractions greater than 1 from the very beginning. Fractions are introduced using length and block models. Students then get the chance to build fractions that are less than and greater than 1.
Benchmark Fractions
Students gain familiarity with benchmark fractions, like ½ and ¼, through Frax’s exciting games and activities. Students learn how to represent benchmark fractions in numeric form, word form, and block model.
Ordering Fractions
Through game-based lessons, Frax teaches students how to order fractions. Students are asked to name fractions on a number line, as well as place points on a number line.
Comparing Fractions
Frax’s comparing fractions games give students the opportunity to analyze the sizes of different fractions. Students compare the sizes of multiple representations of fractions, including the length of different block models.
Equivalent Fractions
With Frax’s equivalent fractions activities, students practice evaluating whether two fractions are equivalent or not using block models, number lines, and shaded area models.
Translating Fractions to Other Forms
In Frax Sector 2 students learn to translate numbers to other forms. Through a variety of exciting games and challenges, students work on translating whole numbers, mixed numbers, and fractions.
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Fractions
In Frax Sector 2 students are introduced to early fraction arithmetic. Students learn to add and subtract mixed fractions, and learn to add and subtract on number lines to deepen their understanding.
Decimal Fractions
Through Frax Sector 2’s engaging decimal fraction activities students continue to grow their skills. Engaging activities help students to identify fractions in tenths and hundredths, and identify the corresponding decimal.
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